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  • Original Release Date: February 15, 2011
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Astonishing debut, reminiscent of the best early 90's indie and lo-fi alternative. dolby taylor  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
Every song on this album is great. Joseph  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Promising Debut April 2, 2011
Format:Audio CD
Take a look at that cover art. I mean, look at it. They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but sometimes it's just so damn easy. After glancing at the cover art of Yuck's eponymous debut, you immediately know that this group worships at the altar of J. Mascis and other 80s and 90s indie rock guitar gods. You probably already have a good idea of what this album sounds like, but I'll risk redundancy by dropping a handful of words on a review.

In a long tradition of English musicians, stretching back at least as far as the Beatles and the Stones, the London, England based Yuck seem far more interested in what's going on across the pond than in their own back yard. And I can't blame them. We make some fine music in the States. But sometimes it takes a foreign ear to be able to locate the very essence of great American music and then to play it back to us. I know artsy Americans like to prove the superiority of their own taste by claiming artist X from Europe is so much better than artist Y from the U.S., but when a European band loves American music this much (and vice versa), I can't help but feel like national borders are, at times, outdated.

Above I alluded to Yuck's love for Dinosaur Jr., and while this might be the case, I wouldn't limit their influences to any single band. Songs like "The Wall" and "Operation" have a beaten, gravel encrusted wall of guitar that certainly pay tribute to J Mascis's wailing guitar, but you will find that much of the album leans heavily on lighter ballads. "Suicide Policeman," for example, follows the lead of Yo La Tengo by incorporating horns and backing vocals that sound like they were rescued from a 70s AM radio rock ballad and housed in a much better song. The fact that Yuck are just as comfortable turning down the lights and plucking as few strings as much as they are setting their songs to full rock demonstrates how dynamic their music can be. To further prove this point, Yuck ends the album on "Rubber," a chugging, Sonic Youth inspired epic that trades in hooks for texture.

Some might accuse Yuck of being two steps away from cover band territory, and, to be sure, certain songs wear their influences on their sleeves. But I think any charges of unoriginality are largely without merit. After all, the indie rock bands Yuck is clearly influenced by were a diverse bunch of musicians connected only by time and a shared love of the guitar. Yuck doesn't so much echo these influences as they have internalized and recombined them. I must back track somewhat from my introduction. Despite the obvious similarities between Yuck's cover art and some Dinosaur Jr.'s albums, the band easily transcends my lazy comparison. Yuck has produced an impressive debut that gives me faith that, like many of the bands they are influenced by, they will be putting out worthwhile music twenty years down the road.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars back to the 90's February 24, 2011
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Astonishing debut, reminiscent of the best early 90's indie and lo-fi alternative. Think Pavement meets My Bloody Valentine or maybe Nada Surf meets Silversun Pickups. listening now for 4 hrs straight and no songs to skip.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Modern take on 90's influences April 3, 2011
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Being well-versed on 90's alternative (plus of course 70's, 80's, 00's etc.) I very much love Yuck's debut. I'm impressed with how it's produced, written, played, might be one of the best of the year. The sound is familiar like an old friend (Pavement, Dinosaur Jr., Nada Surf, Smashing Pumpkins etc.) yet with own brilliant take that makes it feel new and fresh. I definately recomend buying Yuck's S/T, I know it'll be in rotation in my player for a while.
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1.0 out of 5 stars unexplaineable success-be careful
What did you find in this CD? Normality? Saturday afternoon sound? Fair of the usual? EVERY TRACK IS JUST USUAL AND HEARD SOMEWHERE ELSE YEARS AGO
I am so surprised this CD... Read more
Published 3 months ago by MARCO1971
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought this for my college age, alt-rock loving son. Yuck is his...
The album arrived on-time in perfect condition. Yuck is a great band for alt-rock fans. I am more of an old time rock fan, but I have to say that I really enjoy hearing Yuck too.
Published 3 months ago by RCGC
5.0 out of 5 stars There's so much I want to say...
BUT! I won't do it. I just want you to buy this album. It's one of my favorite rock albums in years, and even though some foolish people have written it off as Pavement-worship... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sean H. Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars Give it a try
Most of the melodies are in my opinion fantastic - I listened to the whole CD for hours without getting bored (English is not my mother tongue and I did not try to focus on the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by somebody
5.0 out of 5 stars it's a pleasant Yuck!
for me, the best 2011 rock album three weeks before dateline! new product, excellent presentation,excellent package, 180gr vinyl, excellent sound, excellent band. 100% recomended.
Published 8 months ago by miloslau
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes Yuck!
Amazing record. If you like the smashing pumpkins, my bloody valentine etc, you will absolutely love Yuck <3 the both cds are great.
Published 10 months ago by Ile
4.0 out of 5 stars 1992 all over again
Great little album. Reminds me of the Smashing Pumpkins and Teenage Fanclub.
Like another reviewer said, theres a song on here for everyone. 4 Stars.
Published 11 months ago by C. Sanchez
1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't Want A Second Helping
I was really disappointed here. Not sure if my expectations were too high because of all the positive reviews or what but this album & band wasn't for me. Read more
Published 11 months ago by You Don't Know
5.0 out of 5 stars great album
This album is great. I especially love the B-sides that are included in this version. This band has been really active for a couple years now. Im excited for new material.
Published 12 months ago by joshuaRobot
4.0 out of 5 stars Dinosaur Yuck, Archers Of Yuck, Sonic Yuck, etc.
This album is basically good, solid song-writing executed in an indie style reminiscent of stuff from the early 90s. Read more
Published 12 months ago by T. W. White
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