Aimee Mann & Ted Leo - The Both

Blue vinyl, printed inner sleeve w/ lyrics and insert included

"Super duo crafts superb power pop." — Spin

"A hook injected rocker with great soloing and an unwavering beat." — Rolling Stone

Aimee Mann and Ted Leo have joined forces for a collaborative project they call The Both. The duo's self-titled debut album is built on a friendship forged while they were on tour together last year. It was Leo's solo sets that piqued Mann's interest in getting on stage with him and writing music together. Of the project, Mann notes, "Honestly, I feel like for the first time, I'm part of a rock band.

"Indie rock icon Ted Leo and much loved singer/songwriter Aimee Mann were touring together in 2012, and while playing in Milwaukee and checking out the sights in between the soundcheck and the show, they had a flash of inspiration and decided to team up as a band. The duo spent the next year writing songs, in back and forth fashion, before rounding up a drummer (Scott Seiver, a well-known session guy who was playing in her band) and a producer (Paul Bryan, who was also in Mann's band). The band, now dubbed The Both, recorded throughout 2013 in Los Angeles, coming up with their debut self-titled album. It was released in April 2014 on Mann's own SuperEgo label and proved to be a successful collaboration that utilized the best aspects of each member's songwriting and performing skill set to great effect." — AllMusic.com

1. The Gambler

2. Milwaukee

3. No Sir

4. Volunteers of America

5. Pay For It Now

6. You Can’t Help Me Now

7. The Prisoner

8. Hummingbird

9. Honesty Is No Excuse

10. Bedtime Stories

11. The Inevitable Shove

(4 Stars) 1 person(s) rated this product.
Write a review and let people know what you think of this product OR just rate it.