Criminally Underappreciated - Tyranny Of Distance...

ptrck · **Joined:** Wed Oct 27, 2004 10:55 pm **Posts:** 5568

...by Ted Leo. This is a stellar "pop/rock" album that definitely ranks in the top 5 of the last ten years for me. Not a weak song on the disc. Discuss.

shiv · **Posted:** Sat Apr 15, 2006 12:17 am

It's my favorite album of his but I wouldn't put it in my top 5. I think a few songs near the end aren't as strong as some of the earlier tracks but it's still a pretty solid album.

hey look · **Posted:** Sat Apr 15, 2006 12:25 am

yeah not underrated by me. it was like #7 on my top 30 of the decade.

Elvis Fu · **Posted:** Sat Apr 15, 2006 12:55 am

Criminally? I'm with shiv on this one. Tails off a bit toward the end, but I really like it. I've also been listening to Hearts of Oak more lately than ever.

wenchlette · **Posted:** Sat Apr 15, 2006 12:58 am

I only own 'Shake the Sheets' and really enjoy it. How does it compare to his other stuff?

The Dreaded Marco · **Posted:** Sat Apr 15, 2006 1:09 am

Tyranny of Distance is by far my favorite of his.

DHRjericho · **Posted:** Sat Apr 15, 2006 1:10 am

I don't own any Ted Leo but have always intended on picking some stuff up.

Elvis Fu · **Posted:** Sat Apr 15, 2006 1:16 am

SpontaneousPoet Wrote:

I only own 'Shake the Sheets' and really enjoy it. How does it compare to his other stuff?

I like it, but less than Tyranny and Hearts of Oak. I'll get you some stuff together tomorrow and you can check 'em out. For now, I gots to sleep.

wenchlette · **Posted:** Sat Apr 15, 2006 1:18 am

Fu Wrote:

SpontaneousPoet Wrote:

I only own 'Shake the Sheets' and really enjoy it. How does it compare to his other stuff?

I like it, but less than Tyranny and Hearts of Oak. I'll get you some stuff together tomorrow and you can check 'em out. For now, I gots to sleep.

This is why I love Obner.

I'm on dial-up, though, so you need not waste any of your time on me, but thank you nonetheless.

Z · **Joined:** Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:38 pm **Posts:** 7979

tyranny of distance is exceptional. "timorous me" is one of my maybe ten favorite songs. some of the weak songs near the end do bring it down, so it's not his most consistent, but i didn't think the last two were amazing either. i'm anxious for his next release on touch & go.

greezy · **Posted:** Sat Apr 15, 2006 3:01 am

great record, by far my favorite of his. this band is so very likeable--my roomate despises them and i just don't get it.

rogneeb · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:07 pm **Posts:** 12618

never heard this album

ptrck · **Joined:** Wed Oct 27, 2004 10:55 pm **Posts:** 5568

Thank you all for your support.

IMO, Tyranny>Shake The Sheets>Hearts (although all are still good).

Everyone should hear Ted Leo. PM me for a link, if interested.

Slosh · **Joined:** Fri Jan 28, 2005 4:21 pm **Posts:** 51

IMO the absolute best 'Ted Leo' album is Chisel's Set You Free from 1997. Their album before that, 8AM All Day isn't nearly as good though, and avoid at all costs that horrible re-mix album, Tej Leo(?), RX/Pharmacists.

NP: Meneguar - I Was Born At Night (meh)

thrillhouse · **Posted:** Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:36 am

best ted leo record, but not quite an essential recording or anything. slosh is right about set you free being a really good record too.

FT · **Posted:** Sat Apr 15, 2006 12:09 pm

Slosh Wrote:

avoid at all costs that horrible re-mix album, Tej Leo(?), RX/Pharmacists.

Saul Hudson is correct. So is Moby. Except for the Tej fiasco, everything Pharmacists-related Leo has ever done is absolutely outstanding. Also, DO NOT MISS A CHANCE TO SEE THESE GUYS LIVE!!! They fucking BRING IT!

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