Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Duck Rock's eclectic sound and innovative use of sampling mark it as a distinctive work in the new wave genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a traditional Afro-Cuban chant in 'Obatala', setting a global tone that continues throughout.
- Tracks like 'Buffalo Gals' and 'Double Dutch' prominently feature sampling, layering various cultural sounds over hip-hop beats.
- The pacing shifts frequently, with some tracks maintaining high energy while others slow down to explore different rhythmic styles.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Obatala
- 2 Buffalo Gals
- 3 Double Dutch
- 4 El San Juanera
- 5 Merengue
- 6 Punk It Up
- 7 Legba
- 8 Jive My Baby
- 9 Song For Chango
- 10 Soweto
- 11 World's Famous
- 12 Duck For The Oyster
Disc 2
- 1 Collaguas
- 2 Roly Poly
- 3 Hey DJ (The World's Famous Supreme Team)
- 4 Zulus On A Time Bomb
- 5 D'ya Like Scratchin'
- 6 Franz Buffalo
Reference: MusicBrainz
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