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* GratuitousPanning: The "Buffalo Gals" 12" included a "special stereo scratch mix" with the elements separated out onto one channel or the other, to give [=DJs=] more options for mixing.
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!!Tracklist:
[[AC:Side One]]
# "Obatala" (4:17)
# "Buffalo Gals" (4:22)
# "Double Dutch" (5:53)
# "Merengue" (3:52)
# "Punk It Up" (4:11)

[[AC:Side Two]]
# "Legba" (4:03)
# "Jive My Baby" (5:35)
# "Song for Chango" (2:49)
# "Soweto" (3:53)
# "World's Famous" (1:41)
# "Duck for the Oyster" (2:57)
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In 1982, Malcolm [=McLaren=] pitched his idea for a musical travelogue to Charisma, who agreed to fund it on condition that a recognised producer was assigned to the project. The result was that [=McLaren=], producer [[Music/TheBuggles Trevor]] [[Music/{{Yes}} Horn]] (then a hot property, coming off the back of big successes with Music/{{Dollar}} and Music/{{ABC}}) and Horn's engineer Gary Langan embarked on a tour of UsefulNotes/SouthAfrica and South, Central and North America, recording local musicians and then combining elements in the studio back in UsefulNotes/{{London}}.

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In 1982, Malcolm [=McLaren=] pitched his idea for a musical travelogue to Charisma, who agreed to fund it on condition that a recognised producer was assigned to the project. The result was that [=McLaren=], producer [[Music/TheBuggles Trevor]] [[Music/{{Yes}} Horn]] Music/TrevorHorn (then a hot property, coming off the back of big successes with Music/{{Dollar}} and Music/{{ABC}}) and Horn's engineer Gary Langan embarked on a tour of UsefulNotes/SouthAfrica and South, Central and North America, recording local musicians and then combining elements in the studio back in UsefulNotes/{{London}}.
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''Duck Rock'' is a 1983 album by Music/MalcolmMcLaren. It was released in 198 on Creator/CharismaRecords in England and Creator/IslandRecords in America.

In 1982, Malcolm [=McLaren=] pitched his idea for a musical travelogue to Charisma, who agreed to fund it on condition that a recognised producer was assigned to the project. The result was that [=McLaren=], producer [[Music/TheBuggles Trevor]] [[Music/{{Yes}} Horn]] (then a hot property, coming off the back of big successes with Music/{{Dollar}} and Music/{{ABC}}) and Horn's engineer Gary Langan embarked on a tour of South Africa and South, Central and North America, recording local musicians and then combining elements in the studio back in London.

Critics weren't quite sure what to make the album: was it a clever cross-cultural mash-up, or just a hoax? (A similar reaction would greet every subsequent [=McLaren=] album too.) But while critics argued the toss, the album proved commercially successful, thanks in large part to two popular singles "Buffalo Gals" and "Double Dutch", and it's since been [[VindicatedByHistory reappraised]] as a landmark album noted for its contributions to hip-hop and world music.

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''Duck Rock'' is a 1983 album by Music/MalcolmMcLaren. It was released in 198 1983 on Creator/CharismaRecords in England and Creator/IslandRecords in America.

In 1982, Malcolm [=McLaren=] pitched his idea for a musical travelogue to Charisma, who agreed to fund it on condition that a recognised producer was assigned to the project. The result was that [=McLaren=], producer [[Music/TheBuggles Trevor]] [[Music/{{Yes}} Horn]] (then a hot property, coming off the back of big successes with Music/{{Dollar}} and Music/{{ABC}}) and Horn's engineer Gary Langan embarked on a tour of South Africa UsefulNotes/SouthAfrica and South, Central and North America, recording local musicians and then combining elements in the studio back in London.

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Critics weren't quite sure what to make the album: was it a clever cross-cultural mash-up, or just a hoax? (A similar reaction would greet every subsequent [=McLaren=] album too.) But while critics argued the toss, the album proved commercially successful, thanks in large part to two popular singles singles, "Buffalo Gals" and "Double Dutch", and it's since been [[VindicatedByHistory reappraised]] as a landmark album noted for its contributions to hip-hop HipHop and world music.
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''Duck Rock'' is a 1983 album by Music/MalcolmMcLaren.

In 1982, Malcolm [=McLaren=] pitched his idea for a musical travelogue to Chrysalis Records, who agreed to fund it on condition that a recognised producer was assigned to the project. The result was that [=McLaren=], producer Trevor Horn (then hot property, coming off the back of big successes with Music/{{Dollar}} and Music/{{ABC}}) and Horn's engineer Gary Langan embarked on a tour of South Africa and South, Central and North America, recording local musicians and then combining elements in the studio back in London.

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''Duck Rock'' is a 1983 album by Music/MalcolmMcLaren. \n\n It was released in 198 on Creator/CharismaRecords in England and Creator/IslandRecords in America.

In 1982, Malcolm [=McLaren=] pitched his idea for a musical travelogue to Chrysalis Records, Charisma, who agreed to fund it on condition that a recognised producer was assigned to the project. The result was that [=McLaren=], producer Trevor Horn [[Music/TheBuggles Trevor]] [[Music/{{Yes}} Horn]] (then a hot property, coming off the back of big successes with Music/{{Dollar}} and Music/{{ABC}}) and Horn's engineer Gary Langan embarked on a tour of South Africa and South, Central and North America, recording local musicians and then combining elements in the studio back in London.



* WordSaladTitle: What exactly is ''Duck Rock'' supposed to mean, anyway?

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* WordSaladTitle: What exactly is ''Duck Rock'' supposed to mean, anyway?anyway?
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* Sampling: Trevor Horn had recently bought a Fairlight sampler, and it gets plenty of use here.

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* Sampling: {{Sampling}}: Trevor Horn had recently bought a Fairlight sampler, and it gets plenty of use here.

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'''''Duck Rock''''' is a 1983 album by Music/MalcolmMcLaren.

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'''''Duck Rock''''' [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/duckrock.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:350:All that scratchin' is makin' me itch!]]

''Duck Rock''
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* Bside: Several of the B sides from ''Duck Rock''[='=]s singles featured The World's Famous Supreme Team and were collected on the standalone EP ''D'ya Like Scratchin'''.


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* BSide: Several of the B sides from ''Duck Rock''[='=]s singles featured The World's Famous Supreme Team and were collected on the standalone EP ''D'ya Like Scratchin'''.
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* Bside: Several of the B sides from ''Duck Rock''[='=]s singles featured The World's Famous Supreme Team and were collected on the standalone EP ''D'ya Like Scratchin'''.



* GenreRoulette: Definitely intentional, taking in hip-hip, mbaqanga, merengue, square dancing and more.

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* GenreRoulette: Definitely intentional, taking in hip-hip, mbaqanga, merengue, square dancing and more.more.
* Sampling: Trevor Horn had recently bought a Fairlight sampler, and it gets plenty of use here.
* SpokenWord: [=McLaren=] was many things, but definitely ''not'' a singer, so his vocal contributions are all just spoken.
* WordSaladTitle: What exactly is ''Duck Rock'' supposed to mean, anyway?
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Critics weren't quite sure what to make the album: was it a clever cross-cultural mash-up, or just a hoax? (A similar reaction would greet every subsequent [=McLaren=] album too.) But while critics argued the toss, the album proved commercially successful, thanks in large part to two popular singles "Buffalo Gals" and "Double Dutch", and it's since been [[VindicatedByHistory reappraised]] as a landmark album noted for its contributions to hip-hop and world music.

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Critics weren't quite sure what to make the album: was it a clever cross-cultural mash-up, or just a hoax? (A similar reaction would greet every subsequent [=McLaren=] album too.) But while critics argued the toss, the album proved commercially successful, thanks in large part to two popular singles "Buffalo Gals" and "Double Dutch", and it's since been [[VindicatedByHistory reappraised]] as a landmark album noted for its contributions to hip-hop and world music.music.

!!Tropes associated with ''Duck Rock'':
* AlbumIntroTrack: The album starts off with a gentle instrumental track, "Obatala".
* AllThereInTheManual: [=McLaren's=] sleevenotes help to put the various influences in context.
* FakeRadioShowAlbum: The whole LP is linked with clips from the World's Famous Supreme Team radio show.
* GenreBusting: A key part of the album, such as combining hip-hop and square dancing ("Buffalo Gals").
* GenreRoulette: Definitely intentional, taking in hip-hip, mbaqanga, merengue, square dancing and more.
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'''''Duck Rock''''' is a 1983 album by Music/MalcolmMcLaren.

In 1982, Malcolm [=McLaren=] pitched his idea for a musical travelogue to Chrysalis Records, who agreed to fund it on condition that a recognised producer was assigned to the project. The result was that [=McLaren=], producer Trevor Horn (then hot property, coming off the back of big successes with Music/{{Dollar}} and Music/{{ABC}}) and Horn's engineer Gary Langan embarked on a tour of South Africa and South, Central and North America, recording local musicians and then combining elements in the studio back in London.

Critics weren't quite sure what to make the album: was it a clever cross-cultural mash-up, or just a hoax? (A similar reaction would greet every subsequent [=McLaren=] album too.) But while critics argued the toss, the album proved commercially successful, thanks in large part to two popular singles "Buffalo Gals" and "Double Dutch", and it's since been [[VindicatedByHistory reappraised]] as a landmark album noted for its contributions to hip-hop and world music.

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