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Ian Dury And The Blockheads – The Best Of Sex and Drugs And Rock And Roll- Cassette Tape

 

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Ian Dury And The Blockheads – The Best Of: Sex and Drugs And Rock And Roll – Cassette

“Ian Dury And The Blockheads – The Best Of: Sex and Drugs And Rock And Roll” is a compilation album featuring the greatest hits and popular songs of the English rock band Ian Dury and the Blockheads. Ian Dury was known for his witty and clever lyrics, distinctive vocals, and the band’s fusion of punk, new wave, and funk influences.

Ian Dury could make wonderful albums and sometimes did, most notably the inarguable classic New Boots and Panties. But he saved many of his finest moments for his singles, which justifiably made him a legend in his native England between 1977 and 1980.

The album title, Sex and Drugs And Rock And Roll, references one of Ian Dury’s most famous songs and encapsulates the rebellious and vibrant spirit of his music. Released in 1992, the compilation showcases the band’s diverse range of musical styles and their ability to craft infectious and memorable songs.

The tracklist of “The Best Of: Sex and Drugs And Rock And Roll” typically includes popular hits such as “Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick,” “Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3,” “What a Waste,” and, of course, “Sex and Drugs And Rock And Roll.” These songs are known for their catchy hooks, energetic performances, and Ian Dury’s clever wordplay.

With the most notable exception of Ray Davies and Paul Weller, few U.K. rockers embraced their Britishness with greater fervor than Dury, and he mined his for a wit, gleeful eccentricity, and street-smart intelligence no one could touch. And his band, the Blockheads, were as much stronger than anyone to emerge during the British new wave explosion. Their years of slogging it out on the pub circuit certainly paid off, but their curiously refreshing light funk also boasted an oddball good humor and cleverness that was the equal of their leader.

Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll: The Best of Ian Dury and the Blockheads collects 17 superb sides from the band’s glory days, and while the bigger hits like “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick,” “Reasons to Be Cheerful, Part 3,” and the title cut are just as good as you remember, there are plenty of pearly lesser-knowns on board, such as the childhood tale of daring “Razzle in My Pocket,” the charming “Common As Muck,” the hilariously anthemic “I Want to Be Straight,” and the odd but captivating prognostication of “You’ll See Glimpses.” While Dury made plenty of other records worth investigating.

Ian Dury and the Blockheads were highly influential in the British music scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their music, characterized by its quirky and humorous lyrics, along with its infectious grooves and danceable rhythms, remains beloved by fans of punk and new wave.

“The Best Of: Sex and Drugs And Rock And Roll” offers an excellent introduction to the band’s music for both longtime fans and newcomers. It captures the essence of Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ unique sound, showcasing their witty lyricism and their ability to create music that is both fun and thought-provoking.

If you’re only going to own one Ian Dury album, this is certainly the one to get, and it truly does capture the man’s singular magic at its best.

Rhino Records

Song List
1. Sex And Drugs And Rock And Roll
2. Razzle In My Pocket (A True Story)
3. Wake Up And Make Love With Me
4. Sweet Gene Vincent
5. Billericay Dickie
6. Clevor Trevor – (bonus track)
7. Blockheads – (bonus track)
8. You’re More Than Fair
9. What A Waste!
10. Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
11. There Ain’t Half Been Some Clever Bastards
12. Inbetweenies
13. Reasons To Be Cheerful, Part 3
14. Common As Muck
15. I Want To Be Straight
16. That’s Not All – (bonus track)
17. Sueperman’s Big Sister

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