Shake The Sheets
by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
  • Record Label: Lookout
  • Release Date: Oct 19, 2004
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Delusions of Adequacy
    60
    The songs themselves aren’t as outstanding as they could be, and it sure doesn’t help that the production choices give them less of the overwhelming energy that the Pharmacists are known for.
  2. Uncut
    60
    Power pop without the escapism. [Apr 2005, p.105]
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  3. Q Magazine
    60
    Without enough killer hooks Leo seems unlikely to claw his way much beyond cult attraction. [Mar 2005, p.100]
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  5. Rolling Stone
    60
    Far crisper and way less jagged than his last two albums. [30 Dec 2004, p.160]
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Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Best Album of 2004

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. MichaelS
    Oct 14, 2006
    10
    9.6 I cannot wait for his next one.
  2. Kingofthecosmos
    Nov 27, 2005
    9
    Great stuff. He is a lyrical guy with a cause. I saw him in concert and i was blown by the energy he puts in his work. great guitar player Great stuff. He is a lyrical guy with a cause. I saw him in concert and i was blown by the energy he puts in his work. great guitar player and great lyricist/singer....i have to get his older stuff now!… Full Review »
  3. LelandR
    Oct 12, 2005
    10
    Great album, some amazing stuff on here
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