Released 12 years ago this October
It's a Pleasure
Baxter Dury · 2014
33 min · 10 tracks · pop music
A breezy blend of witty lyricism and catchy melodies wrapped in a laid-back pop-rock soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pleasure — The opening track sets the tone with its infectious hook and tongue-in-cheek lyrics about indulgence, encapsulating Dury's signature charm.
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Other Men's Girls — This track showcases Dury's sharp wit as he navigates themes of desire and competition with an infectious groove that invites repeated listens.
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Police — With its playful commentary on authority figures, this song combines a catchy melody with incisive lyrics that reflect Dury's unique perspective.
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Whispered — This track highlights Dury's ability to create intimacy through understated instrumentation, paired with evocative storytelling that resonates deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases clever lyricism and engaging production, maintaining a consistent style while offering varied arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a laid-back tone, followed by a sequence of songs that maintain a mid-tempo pace.
- Each track features a distinct arrangement, often incorporating layered instrumentation that complements Dury's vocal delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Other Men's Girls
The narrative shifts from observation to direct confrontation about jealousy and desire.
This structural choice amplifies the emotional stakes by breaking down the distance between the singer and the subject.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pleasure 2:22
- 2 Palm Trees 4:20
- 3 Other Men's Girls 3:45
- 4 Police 3:05
- 5 Lips 3:05
- 6 Whispered 4:17
- 7 Petals 2:26
- 8 White Men 3:55
- 9 Wintery Kisses 2:25
- 10 Babies 3:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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