Ducktails (album)
| Ducktails | ||||
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| Studio album by Ducktails | ||||
| Released | May 11, 2009 | |||
| Genre | Psychedelic pop, dream pop | |||
| Length | 39:01 | |||
| Label | Not Not Fun | |||
| Ducktails chronology | ||||
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Ducktails is the self-titled debut studio album by American psychedelic pop band Ducktails, released on May 11, 2009 on Not Not Fun. The album is the first of two full-length albums released in 2009, with Landscapes following three months later.
Artwork
Regarding the album's artwork, Matt Mondanile noted: "The first record – all those stripes – that’s this artist in Finland named Jan Anderzen. He makes this insane-o music, but I was super into his art for a long time. He just makes these crazy paintings. I always want artists to do things."[1]
Reception
In a positive review, which compares Mondanile's work to the electronica act Boards of Canada, Allmusic's Jesse Jarnow wrote: "Ducktails' vibe is nearly impeccable. Regardless of musical development - Mondanile's willfully lo-fi and hiss-filled approach leaves much room for development and growth - his summer town imagery (other titles include "Pizza Time," "Beach Point Pleasant," and "Daily Vacation") combined with his nostalgic palette make Ducktails eminently listenable."[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Backyard" | 1:39 |
| 2. | "Beach Point Pleasant" | 5:01 |
| 3. | "Horizon" | 2:58 |
| 4. | "Friends" | 3:31 |
| 5. | "Dancing with the One You Love" | 3:11 |
| 6. | "Gem" | 3:14 |
| 7. | "Daily Vacation" | 3:39 |
| 8. | "The Mall" | 2:23 |
| 9. | "Surf's Up" | 11:05 |
References
- ↑ "The Self-Titled Interview: Ducktails". self-titledmag.com. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
- ↑ Jarnow, Jesse. "Ducktails - Ducktails". self-allmusic.com. Retrieved 9 December 2015.