The Brutalist Bricks
Encyclopedia
The Brutalist Bricks is the sixth album by the northeast American punk
band Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
. It was released March 9, 2010 by Matador Records
. It is the band's first album for Matador Records
.
The album received a nod from Exclaim!
as the No. 3 Punk Album of 2010.
.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are an American rock band formed in 1999 in Washington, D.C. and currently recording for Matador Records. They have released six full-length studio albums and have toured internationally...
. It was released March 9, 2010 by Matador Records
Matador Records
Matador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of indie rock artists and bands.-History:Matador was started by Chris Lombardi in 1989 in his New York City apartment. The following year, Lombardi was joined by former Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy, and the two of them have...
. It is the band's first album for Matador Records
Matador Records
Matador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of indie rock artists and bands.-History:Matador was started by Chris Lombardi in 1989 in his New York City apartment. The following year, Lombardi was joined by former Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy, and the two of them have...
.
The album received a nod from Exclaim!
Exclaim!
Exclaim! is a monthly Canadian music magazine that features in-depth coverage of new music across all genres with special focus on Canadian and cutting-edge artists...
as the No. 3 Punk Album of 2010.
Track listing
All songs written by Ted LeoTed Leo
Theodore F. Leo , called "Ted," as a short form of "Theodore," is an American punk rock/indie rock songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, though he is most known for his singing and guitar playing...
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- "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
Personnel
- Ted LeoTed LeoTheodore F. Leo , called "Ted," as a short form of "Theodore," is an American punk rock/indie rock songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, though he is most known for his singing and guitar playing...
- guitar/vocals - James Canty - guitar
- Marty Key - bass
- Chris Wilson - drums
Chart performance
| Chart | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
114 |
| US Independent Albums Independent Albums The Billboard Independent Albums is a chart of the highest-selling independent music albums and extended plays in the United States, compiled by Nielsen SoundScan and published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is used to list artists who are not signed to major labels... |
11 |