The Tyranny of Distance

by Ted Leo / Pharmacists

The Tyranny of Distance cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 19 June 2001
  • Label: Lookout!
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.85/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Blending the fiery energy of his punk and hardcore roots with sophisticated power-pop songwriting, Ted Leo crafted a definitive indie rock milestone. 'The Tyranny of Distance' tackles themes of travel, separation, and Celtic folk history, driven by his fiercely melodic guitar playing and impassioned, distinctively sharp vocals.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, political, witty, punchy, literate

Tracklist

  1. Biomusicology
  2. Parallel Or Together?
  3. Under The Hedge
  4. Dial Up
  5. Timorous Me
  6. Stove By A Whale
  7. The Great Communicator
  8. Squeaky Fingers
  9. M楼 Vien Ilin
  10. The Gold Finch And The Red Oak Tree
  11. St. John The Divine
  12. You Could Die (Or This Might End)

Credits

  • Ted Leo / Pharmacists - primary artist
  • Ida Pearle - artwork [swimmers and sea horse]
  • Pines Of Nowhere - handclaps
  • Alex Minoff - bass
  • Amy Domingues - cello
  • James Canty - drums
  • Peter Kerlin - bass
  • Danny Leo - drums, percussion

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