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Tyranny of Distance [Import]

~ Ted Leo & the Pharmacists (Artist)
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This record is incredible., April 19 2004
By James Deia (Chicago, Il) - See all my reviews
Early summer, 2001. Some friends and I are stuffed into a crowded living room eagerly anticipating the performance by tonight's headliners, Q And Not U. None of us have heard of this 'Ted Leo guy' that is opening up the show, but I figure I should check him out. The members of his band set up and once everything sounds good (enough for playing in a living room), they set down their instruments and walk off into the crowd. The one guy left standing with his guitar steps up to the mic, introducing himself as Ted Leo. He briefly mentions the history of the cover song he's about to play, then jumps right into a solo rendition of Dirty Old Town. "This guy ain't half bad, he's got history, which is what most punk rockers don't have today", I thought to myself. Ted approaches the mic before beginning his next song and suggests that the people in the room move closer. I ablige and wind up within smelling distance from Ted. "That's my man" he says, pointing at me. What happened next is a little blurry. I'm sure that I remember hearing the opening chords of Timorous Me and I'm sure I remember my jaw hitting the rotting wood floor. Halfway through the song, the other members of his band come back up and flesh out the song for its final reprise. I remember little of their set from that point on, other than the simple fact that my mind had just been blown. I had been privy to some of the greatest songs I had ever heard, songs that would comprise The Tyrrany of Distance record to be released later in the year. The songs were immediate, catchy, intelligent and were aware of themselves. Ted knows his influences. They are Bad Brains, Thin Lizzy and Billy Bragg. The show went on to be a ton of fun with Q And Not U playing two sets. But there was something about that 'Ted Leo guy.' Those songs were just too good, I thought. Within six months, I would find myself physically unable to stop listening to The Tyrrany of Distance and traveling to see Ted and the Pharmacists whenever possible. I've been told that I only like Ted Leo because he's a punk rocker. That if he didn't come out of the hardcore punk scene, I wouldn't pay notice. In one vague sense, that is essentially true, because if Ted weren't a punk, this music wouldn't exist the way it does. This record is the most perfect synthesis of his pop, punk, protest music and dub/reggae influences that I could ever imagine. This is the best record that Lookout Records has ever put out. Yeah, it's even better than THAT one... All I can really suggest is that you do yourself a favor and get this record any way possible.
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5.0 out of 5 stars No Album compares to this., Mar 23 2004
By chris packham (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
There are no combination of intelligent, music-oriented terms that can be used to do this album any justice. The Tyranny of Distance is the single most creative piece of pop-rock mastery ever recorded. I challenge you to find two songs on this album even remotely similar not only to each other, but to any other song ever written. This album should give everyone hope for the future of music.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Go Wrong, Dec 28 2003
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists' the Tyranny of Distance simply put is a great CD. Every track features great vocals and music. Tracks range from Track 3 (Under the Hedge) which is upbeat and vibrant to Track 10 (The Golden Finch and the Red Oak Tree) which is much more mellow. This style of music doesn't really have anything mainstream that sounds remotely similar so definitely give them a listen.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it now
I bought Hearts of Oak two days ago and loved it, so today I bought The Tyranny of Distance.
I've had "Timorous Me" (Track 5) on repeat for the last two hours. Read more
Published on Nov 6 2003 by Kevin D. Leahy

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite album right now. Can't stop listening to it.
I just started listening to Ted Leo. I feel cheated that I wasted so many years NOT listening to him! Read more
Published on April 2 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS GREAT.
This a great album. Every song is amazing. Ted Leo is truly one of America's best songwriters. The first song, "Biomusicology", is a beautiful song that will definately leave you... Read more
Published on Nov 26 2002 by Geronimo

5.0 out of 5 stars A curve ball straight to your pop heart!
This CD just keeps growing on me and surprising me with its (read "Ted's") variety of sound, great musicianship, and sensitive and concise lyric talent. Read more
Published on Jun 25 2002 by W. D. Rupy

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic.
There are some things in the world of punk rock that you can always expect:

Epitaph will always mass produce skatepunk. Read more

Published on May 27 2002 by Scott Heisel

5.0 out of 5 stars Stay Hard!!!
This disc brings big rock boulders to your turntable. It's super-rocked-out Alex Chilton. Buy it as if rock-n-roll depended upon it.
Published on May 6 2002 by Tim McGinnis

5.0 out of 5 stars Um, Who is this guy?
Where did this come from? I think I missed a step. The first half of this album is brilliant (not that the last half is terrible, just not quite as good), I mean truly... Read more
Published on Mar 21 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars a little treble looking for trouble
...this album is smash-tastic. yes, so good that it inspires one to invent new words to describe it. Read more
Published on Dec 19 2001 by Ana Barbus

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it straight away!!
2001 isn't over yet but I'm confident nothing better will hit the racks this year! This is a brilliant pop/rock album and there are definitely no fillers! Read more
Published on Oct 20 2001 by Simone Oltolina

5.0 out of 5 stars Ted polishes his sound some more
I may have a bias because I've been listening to Ted since his pre-Chisel days in the 1980s, but knowing where he came from makes where he's at in 2001 even more enjoyable. Read more
Published on Sep 18 2001 by Jeffrey Jotz

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