Quack

Released in 2014 on Fool's Gold Records, Quack stands as the definitive full-length statement from the superstar duo Duck Sauce. Comprising turntablist legend A-Trak and house pioneer Armand Van Helden, the project was designed to inject humor and classic disco sensibilities back into a dance music scene that had become increasingly rigid. The album serves as a compilation of their massive chart-topping singles alongside new material that follows the same 'filter house' blueprint. Sonically, it is characterized by its heavy reliance on obscure 70s and 80s soul samples, which are chopped and looped with surgical precision. The production is intentionally loud and 'in-your-face,' utilizing side-chain compression to create a pumping sensation that defines the duo's signature sound. Despite its playful exterior, the technical proficiency in the sampling and mixing reveals two artists at the top of their craft, paying homage to the French Touch era while pushing it into the EDM spotlight.