"With this first full length by Vancouver's Tuck, titled Lullabies and Other Lies, I heap kudos by the truckload. It's rare that an album pulls me in at first blush, but Tuck has a special quality to it that warms me to the cockles and charms me to no end. With its rich beauty and solid backing of seasoned musicians.....Tuck brings forth a collection of songs culled from the progressive classicfolk-rock songbook."
The Skinny Magazine
"Tuck’s performance was a solid and consistent effort, showcasing the great song writing talent of a group of seasoned musicians. It is a real treat when one experiences a new, original sound and Tuck delivered admirably."
Ronatron
"TUCK: Now here's a band with some smarts behind it. Jay Ashurst (vocals), Amos Ashurst (guitar, vocals), Jessica Werb (cello, saw), Kim Stewart (bass, vocals), and Rob Linton (drums) write some of the city's most intriguing, intelligent, and downright listenable songs this side of Sigur Ros."
Ferdy Belland- Journalist for the late Nerve Magazine.
“….while listening to “Lullabies and other Lies”, we easily fall for numbers like the title track, the moving “Tailspin” and our favourite song “Everything” in which the skilled vocal work of singer Amos Ashurst finds the necessary emotional moments.”
Tuck plays grimy, jumpy progressive folk rock with a dab of pop. The band does not succumb to the temptations of trend or gimmickry, and thus has a sound that is honest and unique; while at the same time being accessible to a wide range of listeners. Tuck's music has been described as dramatic, beautiful and atmospheric. Highlights include three part harmonies, clarinet (when available) and cello.
Tuck shares members with Parlour Steps, the West Coast Symphony and the Phoenix Chamber Choir. Two of its members (Amos Ashust and Rob Linton) spent their early twenties writing and performing music in an obscure band that included Sarah Neufeld of Arcade Fire and Bell Orchestre.
Tuck's musicianship is exceptionally high, and performing live is one of the band's strengths.
In 2005 Tuck was awarded a FACTOR (Foundation Assisting Canadian Artists On Recordings) grant to record its debut EP "Seven Songs".
"Lullabies and Other Lies" (the band's first full-length album) was co-produced with the Juno-award winning producer Steve Dawson
(Steve Dawson).
The song, "Lullabies and Other Lies", made it to the semi-finals in the International Songwriting Competition; the competition had over 15,500 entrants (International Songwriting Competition Semi-Finalists). This song also charted at number 20 on Toronto's CIUT.
The album "Lullabies and Other Lies" has been on rotation on several college radio stations; as well as on CBC Radios 1, 2 and 3. It has also received extremely positive reviews.
Hi guys, this is dan from BEND SINISTER here. We are taking part in this MUSIC BC/PEAK radio station contest right now for a chance at a 150,000$ grant towards our musical career which as you know would be a huge help for any artist to continue making a living touring and recording. The contest is based on online votes and it only takes a second to vote for us in the contest. We are falling behind and could really use your support so if you have a second please vote at:
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Hey we just wanted to stop in and say, Have a great Summer. Thank you for all your support this year. We cannot begin to explain how much it has helped our careers. If it was not for people like you we dont know where we would be. Cheers Makeshift Innocence
...sure did wanna dance at your show the other night....everyone else was either sittin' or standin' so I stayed in my seat...still tapping my toe hard and swaying real good .........................@~"
Lullabies and Other Lies will be on IndieCan Radio soon. I'd love to see a double bill of you and The Unsettlers from Montreal. Check them out if you don't know them.
Joe C host IndieCan Radio www.indiecan.com THIS WEEK: South By South EH as we look at Austin Texas and it's importance to CanBands.
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Just a reminder to listen in FRIDAY afternoon at 4:30-6 pm CST to hear TUCK on “This Great White North” an ALL CANADIAN music show from Austin, Texas It’s on 91. 7 KOOP-FM Listen here
