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Ian Dury – The Bus Drivers Prayer And Other Stories – Cassette
Ian Dury – The Bus Driver’s Prayer and Other Stories is an album that showcases the unique and irreverent musical style of the British musician and songwriter Ian Dury. Released in 1992, it represents a late-career compilation of his work and serves as a testament to his enduring influence on the punk and new wave music scenes.
Ian Dury was known for his distinctive blend of rock, punk, and pub rock, and The Bus Driver’s Prayer and Other Stories is a retrospective collection of his songs. The album features a mix of Dury’s signature witty and observational lyrics, combined with his often humorous and satirical take on everyday life.
Picking up where Apples left off, it even includes that record’s ‘The Bus Driver’s Prayer,’ a clever cockney rewrite of the Lord’s Prayer, as the title track, The Bus Driver’s Prayer and Other Stories is an engaging collection of character sketches and stories from Ian Dury. The album may lack strong hooks and melodies, yet Dury diehards will find that his wry observations are just as subtle and humorous as ever.
Lyrically, the album explores a wide range of themes, from the idiosyncrasies of human behavior to social commentary. Dury’s wordplay and storytelling ability shine through, offering a unique perspective on the world around him.
While Ian Dury’s solo career may not have reached the same level of commercial success as some of his punk and new wave contemporaries, his music has earned a dedicated following among fans of his distinctive style. The Bus Driver’s Prayer and Other Stories stands as a retrospective celebration of Dury’s eclectic and influential career, reminding listeners of his knack for clever wordplay and his ability to create songs that are both thought-provoking and entertaining.
Song List
1. That’s Enough of That
2. Bill Haley’s Last Words
3. Poor Joey
4. Quick Quick Slow
5. Fly in the Ointment
6. O’Donegal
7. Poo-Poo in the Prawn
8. Have a Word
9. London Talking
10. D’Orine the Cow
11. Your Horoscope
12. No Such Thing as Love
13. Two Old Dogs Without a Name
14. Bus Driver’s Prayer
