Ducks Deluxe/Taxi to Terminal Zone [Import, Original recording remastered]

Ducks Deluxe | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 10, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import, Original recording remastered
• Label: Bgo
• ASIN: B00005TO0I
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #204,306 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Coast To Coast

2. Nervous Breakdown

3. Daddy Put The Bomp

4. I Got You

5. Please Please Please

6. Fireball

7. Don't Mind Rockin' Tonite

8. Hearts On My Sleeve

9. Falling For That Woman

10. West Texas Trucking Board

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Cherry Pie

2. It Don't Matter Tonite

3. I'm Crying

4. Love's Melody

5. Teenage Head

6. Rio Grande

7. My My Music

8. Rainy Night in Kilburn

9. Woman of the Man

10. Paris 9

Editorial Reviews

This two-CD reissue of Ducks Deluxe's first two albums differs from the previous Edsel two-on-one release, as no tracks were omitted due to space constraints. In retrospect, these recordings seem more relevant after the passage of time, as they provide a clearer linkage between British blues-based album rock and late-'70s punk and post-punk new wave. In fact, the influences of British pub rock span back to '50s rock & roll and R&B. Their take on Eddie Cochran's "Nervous Breakdown" bears an uncanny resemblance to perhaps his biggest hit, "Summertime Blues." But it's Ducks Deluxe's original pieces that evoke echoes of artists like the Rolling Stones, Them, and Mott the Hoople. "Fireball" sounds like a direct outtake from All the Young Dudes or Mott, while the R&B-rich "Falling for That Woman" suggests Van Morrison at his soulful best. "Rio Grande," from Taxi to the Terminal Zone, wouldn't sound out of place on Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks. Conversely, the pub rock forwarded by this band also foretells of sounds yet to come by both their direct offspring the Motors and indirect kin Graham Parker, whose early recordings were on par with the historic debut albums of Elvis Costello and the Clash. "Please, Please, Please" is a direct precursor to the Motors' "Dreaming Your Life Away." Additionally, next-generation bands like the Saw Doctors owe a debt of gratitude to Ducks Deluxe, as they borrowed judiciously from their elders' bold musical stew. But regardless of the multitude of musical influences the listener may cite (and there are too many to mention), this blend of rockabilly, R&B, blues-rock, and country pre-punk known as pub rock continues to stand the test of time. ~ Dave Sleger, Rovi

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pub Bands Rock, February 10, 2007

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J. F. Swanson (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ducks Deluxe/Taxi to Terminal Zone (Audio CD)

First of all, its usually great to get 2 for 1 when buying a cd. Having said that the self titled Ducks Deluxe cd while musically all over the place with California, Beatles, Stone, Byrds, Blues and Dylan influences is the cd of this set to listen to. The Ducks were a stand up and play bar band that did what they did very well; play a variety of dance (able) musical syles and rock out in the process. No complex stuff ala the glitter/glam/arena bands of the day. The Ducks songs and lyics show just how strongly the USA influenced the British rock scene on the grass roots level. Songs about California, swamps, Texas and freight trucks over long hauls tell stories of British views of america (even though none of the band members had visited the USA at the time). I bought a Ducks vinyl in 1975 because I liked the cover and have listened to them ever since. I am glad I was able to get the cd set.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Duxe Delucks!, March 9, 2006

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Lovblad (Geneva, Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ducks Deluxe/Taxi to Terminal Zone (Audio CD)

Now this is one incredible double CD! It offers both DD records in one small package. This was one rockin' pub rock combo from the pre-punk era!!! I bought a compilation LP in the 80's that blew my mind! This was what rock should have become. In the vein of but much better than Dr Feelgood!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Rock and Roll, June 5, 2008

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Skicobb "Skicobb" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ducks Deluxe/Taxi to Terminal Zone (Audio CD)

I discovered Ducks Deluxe by working my way backwards from Graham Parker. I ordered 4 albums on 2 CDs by Brinsley Schwartz, and 2 albums on 2 CDS by Ducks Deluxe. Starting with the first Brinsleys, I was impressed by the excellent quality in the folk/country-rock genre, but not really moved.

Next I played Ducks Deluxe, and 4 bars into the first cut I said, "this is more like it." Ducks Deluxe plays Rock and Roll. Except when they play blues. And it is excellent. Every band is influenced by the work of others, but Ducks Deluxe seems to really try to sound like other bands. Dylan, for example. One song is a straight rip-off of `Sweet Jane'. The singer even tries to sing like Lou Reed. But taken by itself, it is an excellent song. Most of their songs are.

Taxi to the Terminal Zone is not as good. But it is still real good. So good, in fact, that I am ordering another copy of both of them because I smashed Taxi to the Terminal Zone behind the car seat. It is a must have, and I can always use two of the first Ducks.
Ducks Deluxe/Taxi to the Terminal Zone