The prolific Ted Leo and The Pharmacists are releasing their sixth studio album, The Brutalist Bricks, on March 9th. Little has changed with Leo since moving to Matador after Touch & Records folded last year. This album is another impressive set of rock songs that are brimming with passion and urgency without sounding cloying or cute. As he’s done in the past, Leo’s songs are amalgams of rock, punk, pop, and this time – even a little folk. “Even Heroes Have To Die” and “Ativan Eyes” are prime examples of Leo’s classic blend of straightforward, high-intensity rock and thoughtful melodies and lyrics. It’s another sharp record from one of the most consistent bands around. – Written by DBosket
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