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Top 3 Ted Leo Bad Ass Tracks?

G ForceG Force Posts: 1,393
edited August 2009 in The Porch
So... I'm not totally sure what a Ted Leo is but I've heard nothing but bathroom talk around here about them. They must have some redeeming qualities. I gotta figure that parta my ticket cost is going to see this incredible band. Can one of you hard core Ted Leo'ers post up three or one good track from TL that I should use to introduce myself to this POWERHOUSE EXTRAORDINAIRE!

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PJ wants us to hear them... so they must sound sorta chilly dipped. Based on the chatter though... I'm sure fired up to have R7 opening my shows.
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  • benjsbenjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,225
    TipJammer wrote:
    So... I'm not totally sure what a Ted Leo is but I've heard nothing but bathroom talk around here about them. They must have some redeeming qualities. I gotta figure that parta my ticket cost is going to see this incredible band. Can one of you hard core Ted Leo'ers post up three or one good track from TL that I should use to introduce myself to this POWERHOUSE EXTRAORDINAIRE!

    1.
    2.
    3.

    PJ wants us to hear them... so they must sound sorta chilly dipped. Based on the chatter though... I'm sure fired up to have R7 opening my shows.
    I did a YouTube search and listened to a couple of tracks - I enjoyed them! They weren't out of this world great, but they were songs I would listen to on purpose, and I recommend you do the same. I feel like they're bad-mouthed quite a bit because of their sound last tour, which was quite terrible. If they can improve on it drastically, I'd go as far as to say I'm excited they're opening the Toronto show.
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  • G ForceG Force Posts: 1,393
    Crickets...ouch. :?
  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    again, in the Other Music forum I put up a bunch of youtube vids and a link to his site ...

    viewtopic.php?f=9&t=46171

    My Fave 3:
    Hearts of Oak
    Heart Prolems
    The High Party

    I think the overall consensus is that "Me and Mia" is probably the biggest hit he's had, which, really isn't that big at all ... but, it's very radio friendly.
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  • -greendisease--greendisease- Posts: 71
    i've only heard one of their cd's, shake the sheets, which is actually pretty good in my opinion.

    i recommend:
    1. me and mia
    2. little dawn

    i don't know them well enough to recommend any more than that. enjoy!
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  • evanserevanser Posts: 152
    sons of cain
  • i am a targeti am a target Posts: 808
    1. Where Have All the Rude Boys Gone? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHAUiCyabIQ
    2. Me and Mia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsuC_dB77PI
    3. The One Who Got Us Out
    4. Counting Down the Hours
  • LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,072
    only 3? ;)
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  • Santos L. HalperSantos L. Halper Posts: 1,872
    1. Ballad of the Sin Eater
    2. Where have all the Rude Boys Gone.
    3. Bomb Repeat Bomb
    4. Me and Mia
    5. Hearts of Oak
    6. Unwanted Things
    7. Lost Brigage
    so, so, many more.
    slh
  • i am a targeti am a target Posts: 808
    edited August 2009
    Santos L. Halper wrote:
    1. Ballad of the Sin Eater
    2. Where have all the Rude Boys Gone.
    3. Bomb Repeat Bomb
    4. Me and Mia
    5. Hearts of Oak
    6. Unwanted Things
    7. Lost Brigage
    so, so, many more.
    slh

    no shit SLH. the guy is an incredible musician and person. i'm very very bummed i don't get to see him open. i'm dying to see Ballad of the Sin Eater live.
  • G ForceG Force Posts: 1,393
    Santos L. Halper wrote:
    1. Ballad of the Sin Eater
    2. Where have all the Rude Boys Gone.
    3. Bomb Repeat Bomb
    4. Me and Mia
    5. Hearts of Oak
    6. Unwanted Things
    7. Lost Brigage
    so, so, many more.
    slh

    EXCELLENT. I will do my homework. Appreciate the assignment Santos.
  • Santos L. HalperSantos L. Halper Posts: 1,872
    i am a target wrote:
    Santos L. Halper wrote:
    1. Ballad of the Sin Eater
    2. Where have all the Rude Boys Gone.
    3. Bomb Repeat Bomb
    4. Me and Mia
    5. Hearts of Oak
    6. Unwanted Things
    7. Lost Brigage
    so, so, many more.
    slh

    no shit SLH. the guy is an incredible musician and person.
    and....one of the nicest you will ever meet.
    slh
  • Hawk123Hawk123 Posts: 2,300
    The Angel's Share is a good tune.
  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    Santos L. Halper wrote:
    1. Ballad of the Sin Eater
    2. Where have all the Rude Boys Gone.
    3. Bomb Repeat Bomb
    4. Me and Mia
    5. Hearts of Oak
    6. Unwanted Things
    7. Lost Brigage
    so, so, many more.
    slh

    See, santos has love for the Hearts of Oak album!

    Note, Ballad of the Sin Eater is indeed a great track, but, it's more like Ted hardcore rap than a song ... still, it's kicks some serious arse. Probably not the song you want to base Ted Leo on.

    I found this version of him doing it solo ... pretty damn cool ...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-1BubZ26xA
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
  • Stephen FlowStephen Flow Posts: 3,327
    my favs...

    Under the Hedge
    Little Dawn
    I'm A Ghost
    The Ballad of the Sin Eater
    Dial Up
    Me & Mia
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