Ian Dury – New Boots And Panties!!

Ian Dury – New Boots And Panties!!

A sharp, witty, and utterly distinctive debut, New Boots And Panties!! introduced Ian Dury as one of the most original voices to emerge from the UK’s late-70s musical landscape. Blending pub rock, funk, and punk attitude, the album is packed with character-driven storytelling, cheeky humour, and unmistakable Essex swagger.

Backed by the soon-to-be The Blockheads, Dury delivers a series of vivid, often outrageous portraits—each song populated with unforgettable personalities and sharp observations of British life. From the infectious groove of Wake Up And Make Love With Me to the affectionate tribute of Sweet Gene Vincent, his lyrical style is playful, poetic, and unapologetically unique.

Tracks like Billericay Dickie and Plaistow Patricia showcase Dury’s knack for blending social commentary with humour, while My Old Man reveals a more reflective, personal side. The addition of essential singles such as Sex And Drugs And Rock And Roll and What A Waste further cements the album’s status as a cornerstone of the era.

Irreverent, inventive, and endlessly quotable, New Boots And Panties!! remains a landmark British album—full of attitude, groove, and unmistakable personality.

Tracklist:

1. Wake Up And Make Love With Me – 4:21
2. Sweet Gene Vincent – 3:32
3. I'm Partial To Your Abracadabra – 3:12
4. My Old Man – 3:38
5. Billericay Dickie – 4:15
6. Clevor Trever – 4:53
7. If I Was With A Woman – 3:23
8. Blockheads – 3:30
9. Plaistow Patricia – 4:12
10. Blackmail Man – 2:14

Additional Tracks:
11. Sex And Drugs And Rock And Roll – 3:12
12. Razzle In My Pocket – 2:55
13. You're More Than Fair – 2:58 (Ian Dury & The Kilburns)
14. England's Glory (Live) – 3:27 (Ian Dury & The Kilburns)
15. What A Waste – 3:26