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Published on November 19th 2004
The Ducky Boys have always curiously held a lower profile than some of their Boston contemporaries. One listen to Three Chords and the Truth makes this fact all the more baffling. This is just an incredibly enjoyable slab of catchy, propulsive rock'n'roll. Like the title says the The Ducky Boys stick to conventional punk song structures but they effortlessly execute big memorable hooks like few others. The most fascinating thing about Three Chords and the Truth is how natural it all sounds; 16 tracks of classic feeling, pithy and to the point rock is not the work one expects from a band returning from a six year span without a record. During the first few spins the most shocking thing about the album is how big and professional it sounds. Jim Seigel's production makes the three-piece sound absolutely huge and the recording is much cleaner than the band's GMM back catalogue. Big jumps in production quality always run the risk of turning off older fans, but I can't see that being the case with this record. The Ducky Boys have always had a knack for writing catchy sing along tunes and the way that they're represented here is perfectly suited. Three Chords and the Truth offers a nice mix of punk shout alongs and heartfelt mid tempo rock tunes. "Hanging On" and "Break Me" both feature remarkably memorable choruses, shamelessly poppy but in a way that's entirely respectable. There's moments here which simply wouldn't be believable if done by bands the Ducky Boys are lumped in with. A cover of the uber-sappy "Stand By Me" or a song driven by a jovial chant of "Sha na na na na na na na" really shouldn't work on any record, but defying all logic they do here. Fans who have been waiting since 1998 for new material from the band certainly won't be disappointed with this batch of songs, as across the 16 track 36 minute running time there's no sign of filler or lack of energy. Big propulsive street-punk songs like "Boston, USA" are doubtlessly set to become live favourites. Three Chords and the Truth is an earnest and extremely amiable collection of punk tunes. This will doubtlessly go far in gaining The Ducky Boys the wider recognition they've always deserved.
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No they're not in the boston beatdown crew. nyway this album is their best up to date. wait for mark lind's solo album to be released later this year. The album's a good time, but I'm tired of Boston bands singing about Boston. Boston fucking sucks unless you're an idiot fratboy. Are these dudes in the Boston Beatdown crew? "Tired, boring rock and roll from a band that is broken up and really should just go away for good. Nobody cared the first time around, either. Oh, and the songs suck." You can't fuck with the Ducky Boys. They're one of the greatest bands around. This record and band are the fucking shit. Tired, boring rock and roll from a band that is broken up and really should just go away for good. Nobody cared the first time around, either. Oh, and the songs suck. I like it, nothing earthshattering and better than half of the shite out there today-oldpunker- this is mediocre shit. Great disc and great band. Mark Lind played bass on the debut full-length disc from Far From Finished. I think the disc is going to be released on Jan 25th and it's called "East Side of Nowhere". amazing band and this is a great album. I too have always wondered why they never seem to get any recognition. they stole my name! "Oh great, another band from Boston, and guess what they sing about? Oh great, another band from Boston, and guess what they sing about? this band sucks and so does thorp I saw these guys open for Dropkick Murphys a few months ago, and they kicked fucking ass. Almost outshined the Murphys, really. Really fucking fun band. These guys are awesome. I loved their older shit, and used to see them at small venues. I cant wait to pick this album up! Tim's Boston Boner should've poked these guys instead of the shitty Unseen. Tim's Boston Boner should've poked these guys instead of the shitty Unseen. Sweet Kill Bill Vol. 2 reference. wow. thanks for the review and the kind words. "so?" These guys are great. They make straightforward rock n' roll refreshing again. "how many albums have this title...? it was almost the name of a face to face record till they realized it had been done a half a dozen times." how many albums have this title...? it was almost the name of a face to face record till they realized it had been done a half a dozen times. Just fuckin' with ya. "Good review. I saw these guys with Blood for Blood and DMK a while back and they kicked ass!" "Good review. I saw these guys with Blood for Blood and DMK a while back and they kicked ass!" he is the brother of the dude from blood for blood, they play in sinners and saints together. check them out. It seems like they're finally starting to get a higher profile, even just by people saying 'they deserve more.' I've heard my hype about this band in the last month or two than I had ever before. Good review. I saw these guys with Blood for Blood and DMK a while back and they kicked ass! |
