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John Lefler : Better By Design
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Solo debut from Dashboard Confessional's multi-instrumentalist. Quirky, Poppy, Retro, Rock.
Genre: Rock: Retro-Rock
Release Date: 2009
Better By Design
John Lefler
Record Label: John Lefler
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1. Dream Your Life Away 4:11 Album Only
2. Better By Design 4:48 Album Only
3. Lucy 2:15 Album Only
4. Afraid Anymore 3:31 Album Only
5. Luckier Man 3:31 Album Only
6. Hard Act To Follow 4:31 Album Only
7. Start Me Over 3:54 Album Only
8. Helplessly 4:12 Album Only
9. Better Than You 4:05 Album Only
10. Ordinary Guy 2:32 Album Only
11. Up My Sleeve 3:19 Album Only
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Album Notes

Although John Lefler has been the lead guitarist/keyboardist for the indie band, Dashboard Confessional for almost ten years, his own music has much more in common with '60's and '70's era melodic pop-rock. Based in Dallas, TX, John has toured on his solo debut, "Better By Design," solidly since it's release in late 2009. Though the album is a full band effort (John playing most of the instruments), he usually travels solo, just playing guitar and piano.

"Better By Design," was recorded in Dallas, co-produced by Salim Nourallah (Old '97's, The Damnwells). John is currently recording his next record with his brother, Bill Lefler (Dashboard Confessional, Patrick Stump).


Reviews:

"John Lefler has put out one of the more impressive power pop debuts with his solo album Better by Design, an instant contender for album of the year here." - Absolute Powerpop


“By day, John Lefler makes his beans as guitarist/keyboardist in indie darlings Dashboard Confessional. After hours, his "inner popper" emerges, and he's busy creating some of the sweetest pop you'll ever want to hear! " - Kool Kat Music


“Right to the head of the class for best of the year.” - Not Lame

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