Released 50 years ago
Stupidity
Dr. Feelgood · 1976
47 min · 15 tracks · new wave
A raw, energetic blend of pub rock and boogie-woogie that captures the gritty essence of mid-70s British music.
Top tracks — play these first
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She Does It Right — This track exemplifies Dr. Feelgood's gritty sound and features infectious guitar riffs that highlight their boogie-woogie roots while showcasing Lee Brilleaux's charismatic vocals.
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Going Back Home — With its driving rhythm and catchy melody, this song captures the band's signature style while serving as a reflective anthem about returning to one's roots.
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Riot in Cell Block No.9 — This cover stands out for its high-energy performance and tight instrumentation, embodying the band's ability to reinterpret classic songs with a fresh punk-infused edge.
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I Don't Mind — The track features an engaging interplay between instruments that showcases the band's musical chemistry and highlights their capacity for combining rock with bluesy undertones.
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Back in the Night — A poignant narrative delivered with urgency, this song encapsulates themes of longing and regret while maintaining an upbeat tempo that keeps the listener engaged.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the raw energy of live performance but relies on familiar material, balancing originality with covers.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining a driving beat that encourages movement.
- Each song is performed with raw energy, often featuring extended instrumental sections that highlight the band's musicianship.
- The tracklist includes several covers, which are reinterpreted in a way that emphasizes the band's gritty sound and style.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- short bursts of energy
- sing-along moments with friends
- raw energy for pub atmosphere
- nostalgic vibes of mid-70s
Maybe skip if you
- slow, patient listening styles
- need for extended tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This live album solidified their reputation and brought pub rock to mainstream attention.
- Career context
- Stupidity, released in 1976, was Dr. Feelgood's first live album and came shortly after their breakthrough with the studio album, Malpractice. By this time, they had solidified their reputation as a leading force in the pub rock movement, known for their electrifying performances and hard-hitting sound. This album showcased their live prowess, capturing the energy that made them a staple on the UK music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Stranglers· Wilko Johnson· Eddie and the Hot Rods
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Talking About You 1:58
- 2 20 Yards Behind 2:01
- 3 Stupidity 2:25
- 4 All Through the City 2:54
- 5 I’m a Man 5:10
- 6 Walking the Dog 2:58
- 7 She Does It Right 3:05
- 8 Going Back Home 3:43
- 9 I Don’t Mind 2:17
- 10 Back in the Night 3:09
- 11 I’m a Hog for You Baby 3:16
- 12 Checking Up on My Baby 3:17
- 13 Roxette 2:54
- 14 Riot in Cell Block No.9 3:47
- 15 Johnny B. Goode 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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