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The Brutalist Bricks

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

The Brutalist Bricks

Sixth album from the long-standing purveyor of pop-punk Ted Leo

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6.8

Label
Matador
UK Release date
06/04/2010
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  1. 10.0 |   Blurt

    It's a strong candidate for one of the finest full-lengths of 2010. Needless to say, this man is ready for the big time
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  2. 8.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    There’s clearly great care to Ted Leo’s craft, but he has that rare knack of making it seem utterly effortless
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  3. 8.0 |   NME

    Print edition only

  4. 8.0 |   Uncut

    Print edition only

  5. 7.9 |   Pitchfork

    The passionate, instinctual Bricks is the finest record from one of the greats in six rocky years
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  6. 7.0 |   Spin

    In a world that still needs Fugazi's oppositional fire, The Brutalist Bricks' dischordant burn is welcome
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  7. 6.0 |   Q

    Print edition only

  8. 6.0 |   Rave Magazine

    The Brutalist Bricks gets better after several listens, which can only mean it’s going to be even better after rediscovering it in your collection in five years time
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  9. 5.0 |   No Ripcord

    Loud and messy may be the hallmarks of hardcore, but showcasing his talents would have made a bigger impact, both musically and politically
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  10. 4.0 |   PopMatters

    It’s a shame that an artist that’s had so much to say seems to be stuck for the moment
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