Ian Dury & The Blockheads ‎– Do It Yourself

Ian Dury & The Blockheads – Do It Yourself

A sharp-witted blend of funk, pub rock, and observational storytelling, Do It Yourself finds Ian Dury & The Blockheads operating at full creative stride - delivering tightly arranged grooves, playful wordplay, and character-driven songwriting with unmistakable personality.

Following their breakthrough success, the band doubles down on their distinctive fusion of punk energy and jazz-funk sophistication. Dury’s unmistakable vocal delivery and lyrical humour sit front and centre, turning everyday scenarios into vividly drawn vignettes of British life. Tracks like “Inbetweenies” and “Mischief” showcase the band’s rhythmic precision, while “Dance Of The Screamers” stretches into darker, more experimental territory without losing its swagger.

Balancing wit, warmth, and musical sharpness, Do It Yourself captures a band confident in its identity - quirky, rhythmic, and unmistakably original.

Tracklist:

1. Inbetweenies
2. Quiet
3. Don’t Ask Me
4. Sink My Boats
5. Waiting For Your Taxi
6. This Is What We Find
7. Uneasy Sunny Day Hotsy Totsy
8. Mischief
9. Dance Of The Screamers
10. Lullaby For Franci/Es