Top tracks — play these first
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Dance Little Rude Boy — Opening the album with an infectious rhythm and playful lyrics, this track sets the tone for Dury's innovative blend of storytelling and musicality.
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Ballad of the Sulphate Strangler — This track exemplifies Dury's clever wordplay and narrative style, weaving a tale that balances dark humor with social commentary.
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I Believe — A poignant reflection on faith and doubt, this song showcases Dury's emotive vocal delivery paired with a catchy melody 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 songwriting and unique vocal delivery but has mixed execution and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively track that sets a mid-tempo pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more reflective pieces in the latter half.
- Several tracks feature unconventional song structures, including abrupt transitions and unexpected instrumental breaks that keep the listener engaged.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- playful lyrics with witty charm
- steady mid-tempo for sing-alongs
- quirky melodies for lighthearted moments
- ideal for casual gatherings
- consistent vibe throughout the album
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of intense emotional depth
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Ten More Turnips from the Tip marked Ian Dury's return to the music scene after a significant hiatus. Following a series of health challenges, this album demonstrated his resilience as an artist and reaffirmed his status within the British music landscape, coming nearly a decade after his last studio release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Jackson· Squeeze· The Blockheads
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dance Little Rude Boy 4:34
- 2 I Believe 4:24
- 3 It Ain’t Cool 5:46
- 4 Cowboys 4:41
- 5 Ballad of the Sulphate Strangler 5:29
- 6 I Could Lie 4:35
- 7 One Love 3:33
- 8 Happy Hippy 4:43
- 9 Books and Water 6:36
- 10 You’re The Why 4:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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