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Ted Leo spins Sarah Palin right round (like a record, baby)

As if you needed another reason to have a mad rad crush on Ted Leo...

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
by imaginary dana
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Ted Leo's new EP to benefit those affected by police brutality at the RNC

Ted Leo has secured his place in my heart with the release of an EP in response to the Minnesota Police brutality at the RNC case which he put together to bring awareness and financial aid to the people affected by the police brutality in Minnesota.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
by imaginary liz
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Best of

Best of 2007: Erik G's favorite songs

OK, well, nobody likes to reflect and rank more than I do (I'm a scientist, I love to quantify), so here goes. I've got my favorite songs of 2007 - no, not best or most innovative, but rather the songs I liked ... lots and lots and lots. There is a little overlap from my forthcoming Best Albums, but also some curveballs. Enjoy!

Honorable Mention:

  • "Girls and Boys in Love" by the Rumble Strips
  • "Sons of Cain" by Ted Leo & the Pharmacists
  • "Jack the Ripper" by the Horrors (special note: If the Horrors had a brain and released the original fast demo version of this song on their debut Strange House, it would have been an easy top 10.)
  • "Ragoo" by Kings of Leon
  • "Heart It Races" by Architecture in Helsinki
  • "Geld Essen" by K.I.Z.

#10. "The Prayer" by Bloc Party from Weekend in the City - This song is one of the most interesting songs Bloc Party has recorded. Too bad the rest of the album (short of "Hunting for Witches") just wasn't as cool.

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Monday, December 17, 2007
by Erik Gonzalez
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Latest comment by: bloodfist: "Wow, that LCD Soundsystem song is really great. Really, really great. I could tell from the first 20 or 30 seconds that I was going to love it. There's almost a certain air of 'confidence' about it, if that makes any sense."

Live show review

Ted Leo, Quasi, & the Intelligence

Ted Leo. Photos by Chona Kasinger.

at Neumo's

The taffy-kneading, Sour Patch Kids pop (first salty, then sugary!) of Ted Leo and the Pharmacists really set off the night, filling everybody’s ears with Ted’s unmistakable bark and trademark trebly crunch.

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Thursday, October 25, 2007
by imaginary chona
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Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "Just thinking about Sour Patch kids makes me wince... but I like them too. Such a strange sensation... and a great metaphor for a performer too."

Photo of the moment: Ted Leo!

Amazing photographer Chona Kasinger strikes again!

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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
by imaginary dana
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Latest comment by: imaginary chona: "ted is one of the greats."

Free tickets to see Ted Leo at Neumos!!

The kind folks at Neumo's have offered up five (5!!!!) free pairs of tickets to the Ted Leo & the Pharmacists / Quasi / the Intelligence show that's this Tuesday (as in, tomorrow) at Neumo's.

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Monday, October 22, 2007
by imaginary dana
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Latest comment by: Philip Giles: "I want to see Ted Leo for free!"

Live show review

Bumbershoot 2007: Ted Leo & the Pharmacists save the whales

Words & photos by Eduardo Brambila

at Bumbershoot 2007

Even though Wu Tang Clan was performing at the same time, Ted and co. were able to gather up quite a few followers with much needed enthusiasm after such a long day.

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Wednesday, September 5, 2007
by Eddie B
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Latest comment by: David: "Ted Leo was the end of an amazing day at Sound Transit. I was right on the other side of the fence of you Photog folks, and watching you spar with the bassist was very entertaining. "Nooooo." Good stuff. Mr. Leo was bar none one of the best frontmen I've ever seen ...

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Athens PopFest 2007: Day 1 with Ted Leo, Velcro Stars and more...

The Smittens at the 40 Watt

at 40 Watt

That Ted Leo a smooth mofo! His flawless set took the fest up a notch with as he oozed with enchanting conversation and cool-kid moves.

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Thursday, August 16, 2007
by imaginary liz
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Athens PopFest Report: Thurdsay night with Ted Leo, The Smittens, and more!

Good morning from sunny and warm (approx 100 degrees F) Athens, GA! Here's a recap of last night's show.

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Friday, August 10, 2007
by imaginary liz
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Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "Wahoo!!!! You stood next to Ted Leo?!?!? That is worth braving heat exhaustion alone! Yay! Can't wait to hear the next report..."

The Wackiest Cover Songs on the Web

Blender.com has released their list of the "Wackiest Cover Songs on the Web".

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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
by imaginary char
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Latest comment by: imaginary embracey: "I'm never going to recover from what happens with the Piggy photo at 01:25. Or what happens with Rolf at 03:07."