Ted has to be one of the most ingenious and ardent figures of political indie rock. He can be covering Kelly Clarkson one moment and change over to covering the classic Jam song "Ghosts" or sing his uber-catchy anthem for pacifism "The High Party". He loves to voice his opinions and lets you know that you're not the only one who feels oppressed in today's paranoid, post-9/11 society of twitchy people with SUVs and hybrid vehicles. From the first time I saw him and his arsenal-The Pharmacists-on Conan O'Brien singing "Where Have All The Rude Boys Gone?"...I knew that he could manhandle a political hand or two. And he's from D.C. even! This is a definite must listen for anyone who craves a change. Go to his website and let him know you care.
Since I'm weary of posting tracks by him(contest reasons) I'll point you in the direction of his amazing artistry and activism.
~Go here to learn everything you need to know about him.
~Go here and find his music. You'll love it, I swear.
Especially "Congressional Dubcision."
Here's an interview with him from Gawker. Check him out. He rocks.
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sounds like my kind of music. keep putting out man.
I've been listening to Ted Leo since the days of his popular mod-punk band Chisel. His new cd, Shake the Sheets (the most reminiscent solo album of Chisel) is a great album and is inspiring to see an artist take on politics and the culture war in his music. Bravo.
If you like Political Music, you should also check out this new band Wackiavelli at Wackiavelli.com