Released May 11, 2009 Label Not Not Fun | Length 39:01 Ducktails
(2009) Landscapes
(2009) | |
Genre Psychedelic pop, dream pop | ||
Ducktails is the self-titled debut studio album by American psychedelic pop band Ducktails, released on May 11, 2009 on Not Not Fun. The album is the first of two full-length albums released in 2009, with Landscapes following three months later.
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Artwork
Regarding the album's artwork, Matt Mondanile noted: "The first record – all those stripes – that’s this artist in Finland named Jan Anderzen. He makes this insane-o music, but I was super into his art for a long time. He just makes these crazy paintings. I always want artists to do things."
Reception
In a positive review, which compares Mondanile's work to the electronica act Boards of Canada, Allmusic's Jesse Jarnow wrote: "Ducktails' vibe is nearly impeccable. Regardless of musical development - Mondanile's willfully lo-fi and hiss-filled approach leaves much room for development and growth - his summer town imagery (other titles include "Pizza Time," "Beach Point Pleasant," and "Daily Vacation") combined with his nostalgic palette make Ducktails eminently listenable."