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About the Artist
Hailed by The New York Times as one of the artists at the forefront of the neo-folk movement, the Duhks continue the evolution with their fourth album, FAST PACED WORLD. "We traveled from Winnipeg, locked ourselves in a Nashville basement, pooled our ideas together and invented a new sound," says new frontwoman and bilingual, budding soul queen, Sarah Dugas (she replaced Jessee Havey in 2007). The Duhks are: Sarah Dugas (lead vocals), Jordan McConnell (guitars), Leonard Podolak (banjos, lead vocals on track 10), Tania Elizabeth (fiddles/strings), Christian Dugas (drums/percussion).
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Hailed by The New York Times as one of the artists at the forefront of the neo-folk movement, The Duhks continue the evolution with their fourth album.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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.
12 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I want to start this by saying that the Duhks used to be one of my favorite groups. Used to because of their recent effort. Their live shows on the other hand are still very exciting and I would rate those five stars.
On the other hand I have followed the duhks for a long time, and they didn't put out anything bad until this.
There was something magical about each one of their previous albums. All of them encompassing old-time string band and roots music in some sense. This kept everything very organic sounding yet new and it truly was beautiful. Having a band with Scott Senor's style of drums and the prevalence of clawhammer banjo and amazing fiddle playing was amazing. All I hear on this album is compression, drums, simple rhythms, mediocre song writing and monotonous sounding music. The Duhks old albums are all still in heavy rotation for me and this one quickly came and went.
You know it's not going well when your side project (Turtleduhks) make better albums than your current project (fast paced world). I want the old duhks back, and i don't mean jessee havey by that, I mean that I want the originality that brought songs like Ruth Ungar's four blue walls and beautiful complex songs in 5/4 rhythm like Fox and The Bee. They are still incredible musicians and are capable of things that almost no other band is. I think Leonard Podolak needs to remember why he made the group in the first place and go back to that, because that is why I loved the Duhks, because they were making music that didn't have a standard drum kit compressed emo-sounding lyrics vibe.
On the other hand I have followed the duhks for a long time, and they didn't put out anything bad until this.
There was something magical about each one of their previous albums. All of them encompassing old-time string band and roots music in some sense. This kept everything very organic sounding yet new and it truly was beautiful. Having a band with Scott Senor's style of drums and the prevalence of clawhammer banjo and amazing fiddle playing was amazing. All I hear on this album is compression, drums, simple rhythms, mediocre song writing and monotonous sounding music. The Duhks old albums are all still in heavy rotation for me and this one quickly came and went.
You know it's not going well when your side project (Turtleduhks) make better albums than your current project (fast paced world). I want the old duhks back, and i don't mean jessee havey by that, I mean that I want the originality that brought songs like Ruth Ungar's four blue walls and beautiful complex songs in 5/4 rhythm like Fox and The Bee. They are still incredible musicians and are capable of things that almost no other band is. I think Leonard Podolak needs to remember why he made the group in the first place and go back to that, because that is why I loved the Duhks, because they were making music that didn't have a standard drum kit compressed emo-sounding lyrics vibe.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Charlotte
Format: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.
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Find
This a very folksy group. I love their sound. The CD is a great addition to any who like folk and bluegrass music. Some upbeat tracks as well as some softer more melodic tracks.
Published 4 months ago by Sara D Parker
4.0 out of 5 stars
What a nice stumble on a new group!
I am not one to write reviews but I felt compeld to let people know this is a great music group. I stumbled upon this group at Merle Fest in NC this last spring and wow what a... Read more
Published on July 8, 2010 by Jae Rae
4.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite from the band.
I really like the new vocalist, very strong voice. My new favorite Duhks CD. Leonard kills on the banjo as usual.
Published on February 8, 2010 by Judson R. Aston
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Duhks
Since hearing on the Mark and Brian show we are hooked. This album is diverse and fun. Looking forward to seeing them live in August..
Published on June 8, 2009 by Brigette Rhoades
5.0 out of 5 stars
Monitobas Finest Musical Fowl
I would like to think that I was the only one (besides Mark & Brian) lucky enough to be present during the webcast this morning of,"The Duhks" live performance in the tiny in-house... Read more
Published on April 30, 2009 by Casey Pons
4.0 out of 5 stars
Thoroughly enjoyable!
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. Read more
Published on April 16, 2009 by GPS
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not for me, a different group
I have the Duhks first 3 CDs , and "Migrations", The last one was my favorite. This has a totally different sound, I can't stand most of it, sounds like retro big band ,some of it. Read more
Published on March 31, 2009 by James Moulton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Third time is a charm
This is the third CD by the Duhks and, I think, the best yet. Even with a new drummer and vocalist they haven't missed a beat and just seem to be getting better. Read more
Published on February 27, 2009 by Thomas Walsh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Duhk's fast paced world review
I LOVE this album. It might be their best so far. I have all 4 and like the 3 latest ones the best. I know they have a new lead singer and she ROCKS! Buy this album.
Published on January 11, 2009 by PharmD KY
5.0 out of 5 stars
Try the Duhk
I stumbled across "Mighty Storm" while driving home from work, and was enticed enough by it's blues soaked power that I picked up the album. Read more
Published on November 22, 2008 by S. Perry
