Ducks Deluxe-Taxi To The Terminal Zone[RCA] * 1974 1st PRESS UK VINYL LP * VG+
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Ducks Deluxe - Taxi To The Terminal Zone, RCA SF8402 Matrix Information (A Side: Stamped) :   SF 8402-A-1E A1E | (B Side: Stamped) : SF 8402-B-1E A1C
1974 1st  PRESS UK VINYL LP The influences of British pub rock span back to '50s rock & roll, R&B, and British blues-based album rock. Conversely, the pub rock forwarded by this band also foretells of sounds yet to come by both their direct offspring the Motors and indirect kin Graham Parker, whose early recordings were on par with the historic debut albums of Elvis Costello and the Clash. Regardless of the multitude of musical influences the listener may cite (and there are too many to mention), this blend of rockabilly, R&B, blues-rock, and country pre-punk known as pub rock continues to stand the test of time. Ducks Deluxe was one of the bands deigned “pub rock” by the British music press. Alongside colleagues like Ace, Dr. Feelgood, and Bees Make Honey, Ducks Deluxe cranked out timeless music in the vein of Chuck Berry and the Rolling Stones. As described by Ducks’ guitarist Martin Belmont, “all these bands played music that was good for drinking and dancing, and had its r’n’b/soul/country/blues/and rock’n’roll roots highly visible.” 
Produced by Dave Edmunds, Taxi To The Terminal Zone (1975) is an inspired mix of blues-flavored boogie, rockabilly filtered through a UK pop culture filter, and shambling three-chord Chuck Berry-styled rave-ups that would serve notice on a generation of punk rockers a few years later. The album’s lead off, “Cherry Pie,” is a tart delight, an early-Stones-styled rocker with wiry guitar and an unrelenting beat. “Rainy Night In Kilburn” is a lovely, piano-led ballad with twin keyboards and Martin Belmont’s quiet, elegant vocals. Belmont’s subtle guitar style shines through on “I’m Crying,” Nick Garvey’s soulful vocals caressing the lyrics, staggering emotion flowing around Belmont’s exceptional leads. Written by new Duck, pianist Andy McMasters, “Love’s Melody” is an infectious pop confection with an irresistible melody, a big fat ‘60s-styled hook of a chorus and Ventures-inspired riffing by Belmont. Garvey had been a roadie for U.S. rockers the Flaming Groovies a few years previous and the Ducks give that band’s “Teenage Head” a proper work-out, with swirling, sparkling guitars, tough rhythms and muted, scary-as-hell vocals. “Paris 9” is a rollicking raver that evokes Mott The Hoople, with McMasters’ Jerry-Lee-Lewis-on-the-highway-to-hell keyboard riffing, strong harmonies and a big beat. "Rio Grande," from Taxi to the Terminal Zone, wouldn't sound out of place on Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks. Sean Tyla - guitar Martin Belmont - guitar Nick Garvey - bass guitar Tim Roper - drums Andy McMaster - keyboards Dave Edmunds - producer

Grading scale: NM > EX > VG+ > VG > Good > Poor)

Vinyl: VG+. Signs of use but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. The finish is shiny with light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Labels are superb, clean and bright without marks. Spindle shows no sign of wear. And no warps.

Cover: VG. SPINE: Faded text | SEAMS: Slight wear | CREASES: Obvious, though not overwhelming | RING WEAR : Obvious, though not overwhelming | DEFACING: None | (Actual images so you can check the condition)


Will combine for shipping if you buy mixed singles and albums. If you buy multiple items wait for invoice with correct shipping cost.

Records are packed well with extra protection and LPs taken out of sleeves. Double-LP usually works as 1LP but no extra protection.



Tracks:

  • A1Cherry Pie3:47
  • A2It Don't Matter Tonite4:00
  • A3I'm Crying4:55
  • A4Love's Melody3:34
  • A5Teenage Head3:20
  • B1Rio Grande4:09
  • B2My My Music3:12
  • B3Rainy Night in Kilburn4:29
  • B4Woman of the Man3:32
  • B5Paris 93:05


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