Rock quartet
As Tall as Lions formed in 2002 in Long Island, NY, after its members had been playing in a previous incarnation called Sundaze. The band's original lineup consisted of
Daniel Nigro (vocals, guitar, piano),
Saen Fitzgerald (guitar), and
Clifford Sarcona (drums). After recording the
Blood and Aphorisms EP, the bandmates soon landed a deal with Triple Crown Records and released the
Lafcadio LP in spring 2004, and
As Tall as Lions' lineup finally settled with good friend
Julio Tavarez on bass. A self-titled follow-up album arrived in August 2006, followed by dates with
Sparta and
Sound Team. The band's third album,
You Can't Take It with You, appeared three years later, finding the group focusing more heavily on dark and moody R&B-influenced songcraft. ~ Kenyon Hopkin, All Music Guide