{"product_id":"ian-dury-the-blockheads-do-it-yourself-1","title":"Ian Dury \u0026 The Blockheads – Do It Yourself","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eIan Dury \u0026amp; The Blockheads – Do It Yourself\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1979, Do It Yourself is the second studio album from Ian Dury \u0026amp; The Blockheads, and one of the defining records of the British new wave era. Combining Dury's unmistakable Cockney humour and sharply observed lyrics with the Blockheads' sophisticated mixture of funk, rock, jazz, reggae, and punk, the album is both musically inventive and unmistakably British.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of \u003cem\u003eNew Boots And Panties!!\u003c\/em\u003e, Dury and the Blockheads developed their sound into something even more rhythmically adventurous. At the heart of the record is the extraordinary musicianship of the band, particularly Chaz Jankel's funky keyboard and guitar work and Norman Watt-Roy's famously inventive bass playing. The result is a record that can shift effortlessly from punk attitude to funk grooves and jazz-inflected arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with \"Inbetweenies,\" establishing the record's character with its infectious rhythm and Dury's distinctive vocal delivery. \"Quiet\" and \"Don't Ask Me\" continue the band's playful combination of groove and sharp songwriting, while \"Sink My Boats\" brings a more relaxed, bluesy feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide two opens with \"This Is What We Find,\" before moving through the eccentric \"Uneasy Sunny Day Hotsy Totsy\" and the mischievous \"Mischief.\" The sprawling \"Dance Of The Screamers\" showcases the Blockheads' ability to stretch into funk and jazz territory, while \"Lullaby For Francies\" provides a suitably atmospheric close to the album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo It Yourself\u003c\/em\u003e is notable not only for its songs but also for its striking original packaging, famously featuring a series of different Crown Wallpaper designs. The concept perfectly suited Dury's irreverent approach and helped make the original release a memorable piece of British pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album remains an essential listen for fans of Ian Dury, The Blockheads, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, The Clash, Graham Parker, and British new wave, while its funky rhythm section and jazz influences continue to appeal to collectors beyond the punk and new wave scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInbetweenies – 5:16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet – 3:33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Ask Me – 3:16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSink My Boats – 4:13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaiting For Your Taxi – 2:51\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Is What We Find – 4:10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneasy Sunny Day Hotsy Totsy – 2:09\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMischief – 3:35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDance Of The Screamers – 6:35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLullaby For Francies – 4:58\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j85V6mf9qgw?si=igJT5aJrcwP2pAtb\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stiff Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54970170147158,"sku":"SEEZ14","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b28a220d-95b8-4cc7-8360-88a15f6cdae6.jpg?v=1786545027","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/ian-dury-the-blockheads-do-it-yourself-1","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}