Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
Tell Balgeary, Balgury is Dead
Lookout! (2003)
Ted Leo and his Pharmacists are sweeping the nation's rock and roll scene. People first began to take real notice of Mr. Leo with the release of his second LP, The Tyranny of Distance, however a few may remember Leo from his days with Citizens Arrest and Chisel. With a growing fanbase and critical acclaim to fuel their creative DeLorean, the RX kids headed back to the future for 2003's Hearts of Oak. Hearts was, like Tyranny, met with critical acclaim. With one of the best pop songs of the year, 'Where Have All the Rude Boys Gone?', Ted and company collected even more new fans looking for a little Leo in their lives. The next single off of Hearts of Oak, 'Tell Balgeary, Balgury is Dead', is the lead track off of the EP of the same name. 'Balgeary' isn't of the same caliber as 'Rude Boys', but is still a strong pop song. The song kicks off with a few simple chord progressions paired with an organ, and follows with Ted delivering a great melody with his in and out of falsetto vocal style. It's a good song, maybe not the best on Hearts of Oak, or even … Read more
Hawnay Troof
Get Up! Resolution: Love
Retard Disco (2003)
Who is the Hawnay Troof, you may ask? The Hawnay Troof is a hip-hop project in the vein of early … Read more
Circle Takes the Square
As the Roots Undo
Robotic Empire (2004)
Nothing is more excellent than when a fairly unknown semi decent band out of nowhere transitions into a butterfly etched … Read more
Circle Takes the Square
As the Roots Undo
Robotic Empire (2004)
Picture, if you will, a buffet comprised of the most delectable cuisines imaginable, prepared by a skilled staff of gourmet … Read more
