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THE REVIEW
For those looking for a perfect example of a "punk rocker," Ted Leo is your man.
After 4 albums with Look Out (label of the Queers and Green Day), they rely on Touch and Go with the collaboration of Brendan Canty from Fugazi.
This album faithfully brings all the ingredients for a pleasant rock experience with the typical crunch guitars flowing over solid rhythms, and a voice that echoes the whole melodic tradition from Liverpool to the West Coast. In short, an honest, concrete, and unpretentious punk-rock with the support of some guitar finesse on riffs and solos that add a touch of color. And so, the music manages to transport us to Californian beaches among insurmountable waves, tachycardia-inducing thigh slaps, and beach parties.
The tracklist is enjoyable even though in the first 5-6 tracks you don't feel a particular change in mood, so there's a slight tendency towards monotony, still great for car trips or house parties.
Full credit to this charming band and their music, which is certainly anachronistic, but doesn't hide the capabilities of musicians committed to keeping beach rock alive.
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Summary by Bot
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists deliver an honest and unpretentious punk rock album on Living With The Living. The music features crunch guitars, solid rhythms, and melodic vocals bridging Liverpool and West Coast traditions. While early tracks have a similar mood, the album suits car rides and parties. The band’s commitment keeps beach rock vibrant with skillful musicianship and catchy riffs.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
01 Fourth World War (00:35)
02 The Sons of Cain (03:59)
03 Army Bound (03:11)
04 Who Do You Love? (04:14)
06 A Bottle of Buckie (03:11)
08 La Costa Brava (05:56)
09 Annunciation Day / Born on Christmas Day (01:33)
10 The Unwanted Things (04:33)
11 The Lost Brigade (07:28)
12 The World Stops Turning (03:26)
13 Some Beginner's Mind (03:50)
14 The Toro and the Toreador (06:09)
