It's Hard to Find a Friend

It's Hard to Find a Friend is the debut full-length album by Pedro the Lion. It was originally released on November 3, 1998 on Made in Mexico records. A re-mastered version of the original recording was released on October 16, 2001 on Jade Tree Records.

It's Hard to Find a Friend
Studio album by Pedro the Lion
Released	(original) November 3, 1998 (remastered) October 16, 2001
Recorded	1998
Genre	Indie rock, slowcore, emo
Length	42:47
Label	Made in Mexico Jade Tree
Producer	David Bazan
Pedro the Lion chronology
Whole EP (1997) It's Hard to Find a Friend (1998) The Only Reason I Feel Secure (1999)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
Pitchfork Media	(7.8/10)

Track listing

All songs written by David Bazan

1. "Of Up and Coming Monarchs" – 3:00
2. "The Longer I Lay Here" – 3:04
3. "Big Trucks" – 2:32
4. "Suspect Fled the Scene" – 3:56
5. "Bad Diary Days" – 4:01
6. "The Longest Winter" – 4:12
7. "When They Really Get to Know You They Will Run" – 2:34
8. "Of Minor Prophets and Their Prostitute Wives" – 2:48
9. "The Bells" – 4:09
10. "Secret of the Easy Yoke" – 6:41
11. "The Well" – 3:31
12. "Promise" – 2:19

Personnel

• David Bazan · vocals, guitar, drums
• Johnathon Ford · bass