Fast Paced World

The Duhks | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 19, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sugarhill
• ASIN: B001C4ZQFM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,909 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ODD DUHK - GOOD DUHK!!, August 26, 2008

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Bernard J. Stewart "book lover" (Western Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fast Paced World (Audio CD)

I feel inadequate to review this album - I have a hearing loss which prevents me from noticing nuance, but the music is so exceptional I can hear between the lines. The Duhks are an eclectic mix of traditional and modern styles. "Mighty Storm" a traditional song is infused with modern instruments and yet maintains an old time sensibility. It is iconic of the band leading you into an old folk song in ways you have not considered.

Sarah Dugas, the lead singer, ably replaces Jessee Havey the former lead singer, bringing her distinctive voice to the album. Ms Dugas, maintains a distinctive style but you hear echoes of Macy Grey in "this fall" and Alicia Keys/Billy Holiday in "sleepin' is all i wanna do". Leonard Podolak , the founder, provides the only non-Dugas lead vocal in "95 South" a rollicking blue grass infused song. Jordan McConnell, as usual, provides exquisite guitar support. Tania Elizabeth sustains the superb string support to the project and co-wrote the haunting, jazz infused "i see you". Christian Dugas, replacing the remarkable Scott Senior, blends seamlessly into the mix. Traditional arrangements presented are along with band written ones and a French song by Sarah Dugas.

The Duhks are not a genre based band. They incorporate what ever fits into their sound and they cannot be defined by any label. Give a listen and buy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyable!, April 16, 2009

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GPS (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fast Paced World (Audio CD)

Had listened to the Duhks on the radio and really enjoyed them. Finally saw them live this past weekend at World Cafe Live in Philly, and they were amazing. They played most of Fast Paced World and I just had to buy it. I have also listened to their older work and agree this new recording and their new sound is an evolution. The old stuff was much more in the traditional bluegrass mold. Their new stuff is genre-busting, while still retaining some bluegrass elements and instrumentation (fiddle, banjo). Sarah Dugas has a great set of pipes, and especially live really lets it rip, but they are definitely still truly a band - all are great musicians. For any of you that have not seen them live, I highly recommend it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Multifaceted, July 26, 2009

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Charlotte (Kentucky, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fast Paced World (Audio CD)

I heard The Duhks in concert prior to purchasing this album. Immediately upon hearing the title track played, I was convinced to buy this album in particular. The music will make you move, but the lyrics will make you think. This album has not disappointed me since the moment I popped it in.

If you like a band that chooses one sound and sticks with it, this is probably not the album for you. However, if you're into eclectic selections with excellent vocals and arrangements, I would definitely recommend to you this album.