Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll by Ian Dury - Uhune

COMPILATION Explicit

The late Ian Dury was probably the most lovable figure to emerge from the late '70s UK punk movement. Rooted in pub rock and jazz, his songs were less confrontational than those of his cronies (though not without their share of controversy, as with the plainspoken title track). Dury's lyrics, endlessly clever without seeming show-offy, were brilliant, ranging from tender ballads like "Sweet Gene Vincent" to hilarious rants like "Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)" and "There Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards." The Blockheads, led by the excellent jazz-rooted pianist Chaz Jankel and the strapping drummer Mickey Gallagher, were one of the finest bands of their era, as conversant with funky dance tracks like "Wake Up And Make Love With Me" as cocktail lounge ballads like "Common As Muck." This is simply essential for anyone with an interest in the original UK punk scene.

1. Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

Primary Artist: Ian Dury
The Blockheads; Main Performer
Composer: Chas Jankel
Chaz Jenkel
Ian Dury
Chaz Jankel; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
Chaz Jenkel; Composer

2. I Want To Be Straight

Primary Artist: Ian Dury
The Blockheads; Main Performer
Composer: Ian Dury
Mick Gallagher; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
Mick Gallagher; Composer

3. There Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards

Primary Artist: Ian Dury
The Blockheads; Main Performer
Composer: Ian Dury
Russell Hardy; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
Russell Hardy; Composer

4. What a Waste

Primary Artist: Ian Dury
The Blockheads; Main Performer
Composer: Ian Dury
Roderick Melvin; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
Roderick Melvin; Composer

5. Common as Muck

Primary Artist: Ian Dury
The Blockheads; Main Performer
Composer: Ian Dury
Chaz Jankel
Davey Payne; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
Chaz Jankel
Davey Payne; Composer

6. Reasons to Be Cheerful, Pt. 3

Primary Artist: Ian Dury
The Blockheads; Main Performer
Composer: Ian Dury
Chaz Jankel
Davey Payne; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
Chaz Jankel
Davey Payne; Composer

7. Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll

Primary Artist: Ian Dury; Main Performer
Composer: Chaz Jankel
Ian Dury; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
Chaz Jankel; Composer

8. Sueperman's Big Sister

Primary Artist: Ian Dury
The Blockheads; Main Performer
Composer: Ian Dury
Wilco Johnson
Wilko Johnson; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
Wilco Johnson; Composer

9. Razzle In My Pocket

Primary Artist: Ian Dury; Main Performer
Composer: Ian Dury
Chaz Jankel; Composer

10. You're More Than Fair

by Ian Dury & The Kilburns

Primary Artist: Ian Dury
The Kilburns; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Hardy
Ian Dury; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
Russell Hardy; Composer

11. Inbetweenies

Primary Artist: Ian Dury
The Blockheads; Main Performer
Composer: Chaz Jankel
Chas Jankel
Ian Dury; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
Chas Jankel; Composer

12. You'll See Glimpses

Primary Artist: Ian Dury
The Blockheads; Main Performer
Composer: Ian Dury
John Turnbull
Norman Watt-roy; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
Norman Watt-roy; Composer

13. This Is What We Find

Primary Artist: Ian Dury
The Blockheads; Main Performer
Composer: Ian Dury
Mick Gallagher; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
Mick Gallagher; Composer

14. Quiet

Primary Artist: Ian Dury
The Blockheads; Main Performer
Composer: Charley Charles
John Turnbull
Mick Gallagher
Norman Watt-roy
Ian Dury; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
Charley Charles
John Turnbull
Mick Gallagher; Composer

15. Dance of the Crackpots

Primary Artist: Ian Dury
The Blockheads; Main Performer
Composer: Ian Dury
John Turnbull; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
John Turnbull; Composer

16. Fucking Ada

Primary Artist: Ian Dury
The Blockheads; Main Performer
Composer: Ian Dury
John Turnbull; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Dury
John Turnbull; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

59 minutes and 25 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 4000x4000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

10/16 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll, R&B, Soul, Disco, Alternative, Punk, New Wave, Pub Rock

Label

BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 27, 1992

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5032698630028