The Brutalist Bricks
The Brutalist Bricks | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | March 9, 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2009 | |||
Genre | Art punk, punk rock, indie rock | |||
Length | 41:50 | |||
Label | Matador | |||
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Brutalist Bricks | ||||
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The Brutalist Bricks is the sixth album by the northeast American punk band Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. It was released March 9, 2010[2] by Matador Records. It is the band's first album for Matador Records.[2]
The album received a nod from Exclaim! as the No. 3 Punk Album of 2010.[3]
Track listing
[edit]Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [4] |
Slant Magazine | [5] |
SPIN | [6] |
Pitchfork Media | (7.9/10)[7] |
All songs written by Ted Leo.
- "The Mighty Sparrow" - 2:37
- "Mourning in America" - 2:59
- "Ativan Eyes" - 4:22
- "Even Heroes Have to Die" - 3:46
- "The Stick" - 1:57
- "Bottled in Cork" - 3:18
- "Woke Up Near Chelsea" - 3:51
- "One Polaroid a Day" - 4:10
- "Where Was My Brain?" - 2:19
- "Bartolomeo and the Buzzing of Bees" - 3:21
- "Tuberculoids Arrive in Hop" - 2:26
- "Gimme the Wire" - 2:55
- "Last Days" - 3:47
- "Everything Gets Interrupted" (iTunes Exclusive Bonus Track) - 2:39
Personnel
[edit]- Ted Leo - guitar/vocals
- James Canty - guitar
- Marty Key - bass
- Chris Wilson - drums
Charts
[edit]Chart | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200 | 114 |
US Independent Albums | 11 |
References
[edit]- ^ Daniel, Britt, "Ted Leo and the Pharmacists – Bottled in Cork free digital single", Matador Records Blog, June 1st 2010
- ^ a b Gerard, "Ted Leo & The Pharmacists – New Album, New MP3, New (Global) Dates", Matador Records Blog, November 30th 2009
- ^ "Year in Review: Punk". Exclaim!.
- ^ Sendra, Tim. "Review: The Brutalist Bricks". Allmusic. Retrieved 12 March 2010.
- ^ "Slant Magazine review". Slant Magazine. 18 February 2010.
- ^ "SPIN review".
- ^ "Pitchfork Media". Pitchfork.