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ALBUMMay 6, 2016Cadence Music
DealBreaker
11 tracks
40 mins
Origin: Toronto, Ontario
Album-Level Production & Liner Credits
Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriting
Guitars, Backing Vocals
Bass, Backing Vocals
Calen Stuckel
Drums, Percussion
Eric Ratz
Producer, Mix Engineer, Recording Engineer
Harry Hess
Mastering Engineer
Booking Representation (Christopher Geoghegan)
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Provenance & Context
The Story of the Release
DealBreaker is the debut full-length studio album by Royal Tusk, released on May 6, 2016 via Cadence Music Group. Recorded at Vespa Studios in Toronto, Ontario with JUNO Award-winning producer Eric Ratz (Monster Truck, Big Wreck, Billy Talent), the album established the band's signature blend of heavy groove-rock, Southern swagger, and soaring melodic vocal delivery. Powered by hit singles 'Curse The Weather' and 'Fever', DealBreaker earned the band the 2017 Edmonton Music Award for Rock Recording of the Year.
Canadian Press & Critical Reception
Canadian Beats2016-05
"DealBreaker is an unapologetic, riff-heavy rock record packed with infectious grooves and passionate vocals."
The Spill Magazine2016-05
"A driving debut of pure Canadian rock and roll, loaded with gritty hooks and honest songwriting."
Track-by-Track Liner Notes
Tracklist & Credits
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