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Cover vg and vinyl nm-

Scandinavian 1977 press with yellow cover artwork and white Stiff label

Ian Dury wrote lyrics that told stories about British life (in particular, Cockney life). He was a songwriting genius, although his insistence on avoiding pretensions and affecting a common touch tended to deprive him of serious recognition as a lyricist. In addition he put together a tight band of good musicians, sometimes funk-flavored, sometimes barely noticeable behind the stories told in Dury’s songs. He was a brilliant man who died too soon. He was often identified with punk, but it’s definitely more in the attitude than in the music – Dury’s music is way more sophisticated and richer than most punk, which isn’t to say he doesn’t know how to rock. This is raucous good fun!

Track list:
1. Sex Drugs And Rock N Roll
2. Razzle In My Pocket