Ted Leo and the Coconuts

Has anyone else noticed that Ted Leo and the Pharmacists has the exact same number of syllables distributed in exactly the same way as Kid Creole and the Coconuts? Beyond that the groups have precious little in common.  The Kid wears hats and has sexy back up singers.

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Mr. Leo does not

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Kid Creole plays a Cab Calloway inspired blend of Tropical Party Music.

Mr. Leo Does Not.

I smell a radical unexpected totally messed up mash-up a-comin’…

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