Muck and the Mires - Dial M for Duck - VINYL LP

Black Duck captures a band already deeply in tune with one another. The three-piece super-group consists of Douglas McCombs, Charles Rumback, and Bill MacKay each have distinct musical voices that are instantly recognizable, yet blend seamlessly with one another. Their time performing together, playing to the moment and reading each other and the spaces they're in, formed a fluency between the trio which allows them to follow each other down winding paths and short tangents alike. McCombs is a founding member of Tortoise, Pullman, and Brokeback as well as the long standing bassist for Eleventh Dream Day, an artist whose contribution to the music world can not be overstated. MacKay began releasing records in the early 2000s. He has released several acclaimed solo albums with Drag City as well as a duo album each with Nathan Bowles (Banjo, Black Twig Pickers), and Katinka Kleijn (Cello, Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO)), and two beloved records with Ryley Walker. Rumback burst onto the fertile Chicago improvised music scene in the early 2000's. His fluid technique and expressive playing garnered him much attention. In addition to his solo releases, Rumback has recorded with Ryley Walker, jazz greats such as Jim Baker, James Singleton, and Greg Ward. Black Duck's debut is a testament to that fluency, an expedition led by three veterans into alluring worlds bathed in myriad splendors. Black Duck is a gallery of sonic tapestries, unbound by any genre constraints.1. Of the Lit Backyards2. Foothill Daze3. Delivery4. Second Guess5. The Trees Are Dancing6. Thunder Fade That Earth Smells7. Lemon Treasure8. Light's New Measure

Released in 1971, Fuzzy Duck is a cult classic of British progressive rock, blending hard-edged riffs with swirling organ textures and psychedelic flair. The album showcases the raw energy and musical dexterity of a short-lived but formidable London-based quartet. Featuring Mick Hawksworth on bass and vocals, Roy Sharland on Hammond organ, Paul Francis on drums, and Garth Watt-Roy on guitar and vocals, the band delivers a sound that's both muscular and melodic. Their only studio album is a showcase of tight arrangements, extended instrumental passages, and a gritty, underground aesthetic. With roots in bands like Andromeda, Killing Floor, and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, the members brought seasoned experience and a fearless approach to experimentation. Fuzzy Duck captures the spirit of early '70s rock with a progressive edge, appealing to fans of Deep Purple, Atomic Rooster, and Uriah Heep. The production is unpolished in the best way-raw, immediate, and full of character. Ideal for collectors of obscure prog and heavy psych, this LP remains a prized gem in vinyl circles.

Toronto's Ducks Ltd. (formerly Ducks Unlimited), the bright jangle-pop duo of Tom McGreevy (lead vocal, guitar, bass, keyboards) and Evan Lewis (guitar, bass, drum programming), accomplish the impossible. The pair craft songs that play to very specific inspirations without drowning underneath them-immediately evidenced on their critically acclaimed EP, Get Bleak, and sharpened on Modern Fiction, their debut LP. Echoes of '80s indiepop abound, but they never overwhelm. This is not a nostalgic record, after all, nor is it a derivative one. Instead, across 10 cheery-sounding songs, Ducks Ltd. Explore contemporary society in decline, examining large scale human disaster through personal turmoil.How Lonely Are You?Old Times18 CigarettesUnder the Rolling MoonFit to BurstPatience Wearing ThinAlways ThereSullen Leering HopeTwere Ever ThusGrand Final Day