Lions and Lavender: “Pretty Lies”

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Written By Michael Gutierrez

A rock popper that feels ripped out of an 80s movie soundtrack. Our highlighted track “Pretty Lies” could accompany any number of montages. The athletic training sequence, decorating the gym for prom, the trials and tribulations of delivering pizzas in thirty minutes or less. Lions and Lavender cover all the bases. Extra points for the vocal harmonies and shout out to the pervasive sense of utter fearlessness. If you gotta have lies, make ‘em pretty.

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