Ted Leo And The Pharmacists "Shake The Sheets"

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Released in 2004, Ted Leo And The Pharmacists' third album for Lookout Records, "Shake The Sheets," is a triumph on nearly every level. Produced by Chris Shaw (Dashboard Confessional, Bob Dylan, Public Enemy) in New York City during the spring of 2004, it was informed by almost every political and cultural conversation happening in our world at the time fused with a message of hope and humility. Ted Leo is a special artist whose previous full length, 2003's "Hearts Of Oak," dominated critics' lists for the year, garnering glowing features and positive reviews in SPIN (9 out of 10), Rolling Stone (3 Stars), Alternative Press (5 out of 5), The New Yorker and Entertainment Weekly as well as tremendous support from the punk press and online music sites. Followed-up by "Living With The Living" (Touch & Go Records) and most recently, "The Brutalist Bricks" on Matador Records.

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Ted Leo "Tell Balgeary, Balgury Is Dead"

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Ted Leo distinguished himself in 2003 with an acclaimed album, "Hearts Of Oak," sold-out tours and coverage from Rolling Stone, Spin, Punk Planet, Mojo and other music magazines. In addition to playing with his band, The Pharmacists, Ted is also an accomplished solo performer. "Tell Balgeary, Balgury Is Dead" is an EP built around the second single from the album, "Hearts Of Oak." Apart from the title track this record consists of new solo recordings by Ted Leo - over 25 minutes of music. In addition to new songs, this EP features recorded versions of cover songs that have become live show favorites and illuminate some of Ted's inspirations, The Pogues'"Dirty Old Town," "Six Months In A Leaky Boat" by The Split Enz and The Jam's "Ghosts." This is an opportunity for fans to hear a different side of Ted Leo.

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Ted Leo And The Pharmacists "Hearts Of Oak"

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Ted Leo returned in 2003 to follow-up "The Tyranny Of Distance" with "Hearts Of Oak." Produced by Nicolas Vernhes and Ted Leo himself, "Hearts Of Oak" takes off where "Tyranny" left of, with passionate moments and moods inspired by Generation X, Dexy's Midnight Runners and The Ruts. The album references the intensity and politics of late 80's DC Hardcore scene as well as the political dance pop of Chumbawumba. The basic facts are these: Ted Leo used to be in Chisel and The Sin-Eaters. His songwriting and performances are compared to the likes of Thin Lizzy, Paul Weller, Elvis Costello and Billy Bragg and informed by his love of punk rock. Ted Leo is one of the most important, original and earnest of the underground/indie punk scene. "Hearts Of Oak" is a vital record that defies categorization and is undeniably great on every level.

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Ted Leo And The Pharmacists "The Tyranny Of Distance"

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Ted Leo is a rare gem in the indie rock world. Having labored for years in the mod pop outfit Chisel, he released his first solo effort in 1999 fusing his influences from such artists as The Jam, Elvis Costello and Squeeze with his love of reggae and dub music. His second solo album "The Tyranny Of Distance" takes this one step further and is a brilliant showcase of Ted's incredible vocal and guitar playing talent and amazing song writing skills. Produced by Brendan Canty (drummer of Fugazi, producer of The Make-Up), Leo's first Lookout Records release has moments of such pure musical happiness it is difficult to stop listening to it once you hear it for the first time. This is a special record that combines pop purity with a unique rock assault that recalls both Elliott Smith and Thin Lizzy. The recording has a hyper-energetic, almost-live sound but with the polish of the accomplished musicians who performed and produced it, including James Canty (Nation Of Ulysses, The Make-Up), Seb Thomson (Trans Am) and former members of Golden, Tsunami and The Telegraph Melts. Originally released in 2001, this album was followed by Ted Leo And The Pharmacists' "Hearts Of Oak" and "Shake The Sheets," both on Lookout Records.

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