Shake the Sheets

Ted Leo & The Pharmacists | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 19, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Lookout Records
• ASIN: B00061QJ4Y
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,309 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, July 8, 2005

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matt - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shake the Sheets (Audio CD)

Ted Leo is the king of rock/pop-rock/punk/pop-punk...whatever the hell genre name floats your boat, this man is the king of it. Able to write infectious, hook-filled songs that still retain musical talent and lyrical integrity, Leo debunks any myths that pop/rock is always just teenagers whining about life. Every song on the album is excellent. Leo's lyrics show a wittiness and cleverness that not many other writers can rival. Of course, Leo isn't the only man in this band. His backing members, referred to as "The Pharmacists" are masters of their musical craft as well. The bass lines are more than just filler in this one. In fact, thye get to shine many times on the album, debunking yet another pop-rock myth: bass lines are never complicated or talented. The drumming is a source of hooks all throughout the album. Many times, I find myself recreating a Ted Leo song in my head, starting from the catchy drum tracks and building it up from there. Over all, this album combines musical talent, clever, well written lyrics, and a master knack for rock 'n' roll, making for one of the greatest albums of the year, if not all time

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why have I not heard about this band before?, June 9, 2005

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Zenaida C. Cajilig (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shake the Sheets (Audio CD)

So I was looking up an old video by an old band (Sublime, to be exact) on launch.com. After finding it and watching it, I left the video window open for a bit, and, by chance, "Me and Mia" came on. I was instantly intrigued by the unique sound of this band and this incredibly catchy song, so I instantly looked them up. Listening to some samples and reading some reviews, I went out and bought this album for myself(something very rare for me). This album is awesome. Each song is catchy and great, and the subject matter is so apt to what's going on in politics and current events that it makes the music all the more relevant (though this album is about a lot more than just the administration, the war, and other politics). Ted Leo is by no means a political gadfly; he comes off just like another American citizen, who follows politics and makes opinions and does his share. Don't be scared, this music is far less political and much more human than I first thought; it's more about life than anything. Anyways, this album is worth it even just for Me and Mia (the musical equivalent to injecting endorphins directly into your bloodstream). Awesome album.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unreal, October 19, 2004

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SCK "SCK" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shake the Sheets (Audio CD)

Ohmigod. Who is this man?
My friends swear by Ted Leo, but until today, I didn't know much about him. Then this morning, a friend of mine brought a copy of Shake the Sheets to my place. I was working hard on a final draft of a paper for class. Well, within ten minutes MSWord was closed down, I had bought a copy of his last CD, Hearts of Oak, from Amazon, and I was listening to every Ted Leo song I could get my hands on.
This man is a phenomenal talent, and it is the ultimate shame that he has yet to be recognized by mainstream media. Then again, after Shake the Sheets, I don't see how anyone could ignore Ted Leo and the Pharmacists anymore.