An artist's success can't always be measured in record sales. Sometimes it's the esteem of other musicians that's a mark of success. That's definitely the case with East Coast singer/songwriter Al Tuck . Laurels have been heaped upon him by his fellow musicians as he prepares to release his seventh album, Stranger At the Wake , on May 14th. The album is really built on two pillars. The first is the acapella "There Is a God". Broken into four parts and spread across the record, the song is a moving scratchy-throated hymnal. [...]
Veteran Canadian singer/songwriter Al Tuck has announced the details of his seventh studio album. The revered musician releases Stranger At the Wake on May 14th. Listen to the first track "Five-o" here: Al Tuck plays an album release show at the Dakota Tavern in Toronto on May 11th.
MUSICIAN Matthew de Zoete has kindly put together a Soundcast playlist for Sound Advice. The Canadian-based artist, whose album Colour Film was out earlier this year, said: "Great music transcends the borders of genre, era, and mood, and seemingly disparate songs often strike with equal depth, albeit in different ways. "So I imagined what it would be like if I owned an iPod and set it to random shuffle for about an hour. "Here are what I think might be a few highlights, along with a few surprises." Listen to the list below, and to find [...]
As much as Al Tuck is from Canada's East Coast (a few tunes on the album are identifiably set in the Maritimes), on Under Your Shadow he seems to be from both nowhere and anywhere - a songwriter for all times and many places. It is easy to want to root for Al Tuck. The folksy/bluesy singer-songwriter from Prince Edward Island has been making great work for decades now (Julie Doiron, Jason Collett, Sloan's Chris Murphy, and Leslie Feist are just a few of his fans), but notoriously without the successes that artists with such longevity and [...]
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Over the span of a 20-plus year career, east coaster Al Tuck has established himself as an important songwriter, in the process winning himself a fanbase that includes many prominent Canadian indie musicians. On November 8th Tuck returns with an album of new material, Under Your Shadow . The album kicks off with a pretty good example of Tuck's work. "Slapping the Make On You" is a masterfully crafted folk-rock song, with a simply yet efficient arrangement that allows the words to take centre stage. Many of the songs lean [...]
Every day, Daily Downloads offers 10 free and legal mp3 downloads, plus free and legal live sets from around the internet. Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Adrienne Drake : "A Light From The Middle Of Nowhere" [mp3] from Dullabies search for more Adrienne Drake posts at Largehearted Boy ARMS : "Glass Harmonica" [mp3] [...]
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by teepoo Much praised by his Canadian peers such as Feist and Jason Collett, Al Tuck is a pretty awesome singer-songwriter. His music sounds "folk" but he is described as being too funny for folk music. If anything were to prove this point, it would be the tracking Slapping the Make On You which is produced by none other than Joel Plaskett . The track has some celtic hints and some pretty hilarious lyrics. Give it a play below. His new album Under Your [...]
East Coast indie folk-rock mainstay Al Tuck has a new album in the can. The record, Under Your Shadow, has been set for a November 8th release date. You can download the first track "Slapping the Make Out On You" now. Here's the track list for the album: Slapping the Make On You Saltwater Cowboy None But Your Mother No Need To Wonder Every Day Winning Hello, Prince Edward Island Ducktown
Folk Songs Of Canada Now is an interesting project. Henry Adam Svec has taken it upon himself to compile a record the documents Canada's rich folklore history. The album includes contributions from artists such as Al Tuck, Laura Barrett, Wax Mannequin, Olenka Krakus of Olenka & the Autumn Lovers, and novelist/Rock Plaza Central's Chris Eaton. Here's what's involved: I. Bonnie Lasses Come, You
Stories told, songs sung. It's simple this history of ours. Tales of murder, pain, love and loss are written daily and forgotten instantly, but the best are passed from generation to generation like currency, land or genes. In a time where the public is more consumed by those that find and hoard to fuel their own greed or sickness, folklorist Henry Svec - last heard around here under the anonymity of The CFL Sessions - spends his time unearthing stories and documenting melodies for the community. Folk Songs of Canada Now [...]
Port Greville's Construction & Destruction has a sound built from love and contrast. David's guttural vocals and sludgy guitar riffs are the perfect counterpoint for Colleen's falsetto and dime store casios, and the unique mix of raw energy and quirky tenderness is something to treasure. Years ago, the duo started writing songs as they rebuilt an old seaside home. Now, almost five years and four albums later, the duo has a catalog to be proud of and the respect of every band with whom they've ever shared a stage. Sadly, they [...]
Filed under: Exclusive , Northern Exposure Al Tuck just might be the best Canadian songwriter nobody's ever heard of -- at least judging by the nearly worshipful accolades heaped upon the Halifax troubadour by many of his far more famous peers. "I feel like we have our own living legend," enthuses Feist , while fellow Halifax '90s-era pop explosion survivors Sloan appreciated Tuck's acoustic-based, intimate sound so much they released his first two albums on their own Murderrecords [...]
For me, the release All-time Favourites is as melancholic as it is a celebration. When Al Tuck was at the height of popularity, he was a song writer that changed how Maritime song writers viewed and judged their craft. His list of celebrity fans include Chris Murphy , Jason Collett , Joel Plaskett ; all ready to sing the singer's praises when asked. Throw in the fact that reviewers showered Tuck with compliments and you can't help but ask what went wrong? Why are his songs so highly regarded but still so [...]
Myspace | Website | Facebook | Twitter With Jason Collett’s musical repertoire, it’s hard to believe he’s a carpenter by trade. A veteran to the Canadian music scene, Collett’s toured with powerhouse collective Broken Social Scene, collaborated with artists like Feist, Emily Haines, and Hawksley Workman, and garnered critical acclaim in Canada as well as across the border. But Collett isn’t quick to forget his humble roots. Collett says he was skeptical of having the luxury of time to write [...]
Veteran East Coast indie rocker, Al Tuck (of Al Tuck & No Action fame), will be releasing his first ever career retrospective compilation, All Time Favorites, next week (November 2nd). If you didn't catch Tuck's music during the alternative explosion of the '90s, this is your chance to catch up with an artist who has been praised by the likes of Feist, Chris Murphy, Joel Plaskett, and Jason
Indie rock darling Jason Collett first made his name in the Canadian music scene as a member of the multi-membered experimental outfit Broken Social Scene . Having taken a break from touring with BSS to focus on family and his own music, Collett has been putting out albums on his own terms. This latest release is no exception. The singer/songwriter's new record, Pony Tricks , is a stripped-down acoustic recording that breathes new life into chosen cuts from his back catalogue. Nine songs have been reworked for the effort, while two previously unreleased tracks - - "Pulling The Sun Down" [...]
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