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Quack

Duck Sauce · 2014

54 min · 12 tracks · house music

Energetic house beats intertwine with playful samples, crafting a vibrant and infectious dance floor experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    aNYway — This track encapsulates the album's spirit with its catchy hooks and danceable rhythm, making it a standout piece that resonates well on dance floors.
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    Barbra Streisand — 'Barbra Streisand' is not only a major hit but also exemplifies Duck Sauce's playful sampling technique, merging nostalgia with contemporary beats.
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    Charlie Chazz & Rappin Ralph — This track showcases Duck Sauce's quirky side through humorous lyrics layered over an engaging house groove, embodying their unique style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album delivers energetic house beats with playful samples, making it a solid but not entry in the genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of upbeat, four-on-the-floor rhythms across all tracks, maintaining a danceable tempo throughout.
  • Several tracks incorporate playful samples from various genres, creating a vibrant and eclectic sound palette.
  • The first half of the album is characterized by high-energy tracks, while the second half introduces slightly more varied tempos and textures.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious dance floor energy
  • playful samples and beats
  • upbeat tracks for parties
  • short bursts of fun

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • want deep lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
When Duck Sauce released Quack in 2014, they were riding the wave of their previous success with the hit 'Barbra Streisand' from 2010. This album marked their return after a four-year hiatus, showcasing an evolution in their sound while retaining their signature fun and catchy style. It served as a follow-up to their acclaimed debut EP, which had established them as key players in the house music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Soulwax· Justice· Calvin Harris

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Goody Two Shoes

    The moment shifts from a light-hearted observation of social norms to a tongue-in-cheek critique of conformity.

    This transition highlights Duck Sauce's clever lyricism, using humor to challenge societal expectations while maintaining an upbeat vibe.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Chariots of the Gods 5:55
  • 2 Charlie Chazz & Rappin Ralph 4:57
  • 3 It's You 3:10
  • 4 Goody Two Shoes 4:29
  • 5 Radio Stereo 4:20
  • 6 aNYway 5:02
  • 7 NRG 3:31
  • 8 Everyone 4:59
  • 9 Ring Me 4:23
  • 10 Barbra Streisand 4:24
  • 11 Spandex 4:28
  • 12 Time Waits for No-One 4:42

What to play next

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