# DealBreaker — Royal Tusk

- **Artist:** [Royal Tusk](https://musiclist.ca/artist/royal-tusk)
- **Format:** ALBUM
- **Release Date:** 2016-05-06
- **Record Label:** Cadence Music
- **Total Tracks:** 11
- **MusicList Registry URL:** https://musiclist.ca/releases/dealbreaker
- **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/album/2P6EADBAXrFhsP7RcNprV6
- **Apple Music:** https://music.apple.com/ca/album/dealbreaker/1090333202

## 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

> "DealBreaker is an unapologetic, riff-heavy rock record packed with infectious grooves and passionate vocals."
> — **Canadian Beats** (2016-05-06) [Read Article](https://canadianbeats.ca/2016/05/06/review-royal-tusk/)

> "A driving debut of pure Canadian rock and roll, loaded with gritty hooks and honest songwriting."
> — **The Spill Magazine** (2016-05-06) [Read Article](https://spillmagazine.com/spill-album-review-royal-tusk-dealbreaker/)

## Complete Track-by-Track Liner Notes & Credits

### 01. Rookie (3:34)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Daniel Carriere**: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriting [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-carriere)
  - **Quinn Cyrankiewicz**: Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/quinn-cyrankiewicz)
  - **Sandy MacKinnon**: Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/sandy-mackinnon)

### 02. Fever (3:15)
- **Story:** "High-energy rock radio single driven by an infectious blues-infused groove." — *Canadian Beats*
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Daniel Carriere**: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriting [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-carriere)
  - **Quinn Cyrankiewicz**: Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/quinn-cyrankiewicz)
  - **Sandy MacKinnon**: Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/sandy-mackinnon)

### 03. Curse The Weather (3:41)
- **Story:** "The defining breakout single from DealBreaker, reaching Canadian rock radio top 10." — *The Spill Magazine*
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Daniel Carriere**: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriting [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-carriere)
  - **Quinn Cyrankiewicz**: Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/quinn-cyrankiewicz)
  - **Sandy MacKinnon**: Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/sandy-mackinnon)

### 04. Dynamo (3:27)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Daniel Carriere**: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriting [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-carriere)
  - **Quinn Cyrankiewicz**: Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/quinn-cyrankiewicz)
  - **Sandy MacKinnon**: Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/sandy-mackinnon)

### 05. Cold On Me (3:44)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Daniel Carriere**: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriting [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-carriere)
  - **Quinn Cyrankiewicz**: Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/quinn-cyrankiewicz)
  - **Sandy MacKinnon**: Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/sandy-mackinnon)

### 06. Don't Look Back (3:38)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Daniel Carriere**: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriting [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-carriere)
  - **Quinn Cyrankiewicz**: Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/quinn-cyrankiewicz)
  - **Sandy MacKinnon**: Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/sandy-mackinnon)

### 07. Above Ground (3:29)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Daniel Carriere**: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriting [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-carriere)
  - **Quinn Cyrankiewicz**: Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/quinn-cyrankiewicz)
  - **Sandy MacKinnon**: Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/sandy-mackinnon)

### 08. Soon (4:02)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Daniel Carriere**: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriting [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-carriere)
  - **Quinn Cyrankiewicz**: Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/quinn-cyrankiewicz)
  - **Sandy MacKinnon**: Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/sandy-mackinnon)

### 09. So Long (3:51)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Daniel Carriere**: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriting [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-carriere)
  - **Quinn Cyrankiewicz**: Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/quinn-cyrankiewicz)
  - **Sandy MacKinnon**: Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/sandy-mackinnon)

### 10. Smoke Rings (3:36)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Daniel Carriere**: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriting [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-carriere)
  - **Quinn Cyrankiewicz**: Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/quinn-cyrankiewicz)
  - **Sandy MacKinnon**: Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/sandy-mackinnon)

### 11. Dealer (3:58)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Daniel Carriere**: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Songwriting [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/daniel-carriere)
  - **Quinn Cyrankiewicz**: Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/quinn-cyrankiewicz)
  - **Sandy MacKinnon**: Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/sandy-mackinnon)

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