Recorded live at The Brixton Academy, London, England on December 22, 1990.
Personnel: Ian Dury (vocals); Chaz Jankel (guitar, keyboards); Jon Turnbull, Merlin Rhys-Jones, John Turnbull (guitar); Davey Payne (saxophone); Mick Gallagher, Paul Riley (keyboards); Steve Monti (drums); Willie Parnell (percussion).
Audio Mixers: Colin Fairley; Paul Riley.
Recording information: Brixton Academy, London, England (12/22/1990).
Photographer: David Corio.
Warts 'n' Audience captures a Christmas 1990 concert at Brixton Academy from Ian Dury & the Blockheads. The band is in good form, turning out energetic versions of such familiar items as "Wake Up and Make Love to Me," "My Old Man," "Billericay Dickie," "There Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards," "Sweet Gene Vincent," "Blockheads," "What a Waste" and "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick." Ultimately, the record isn't more than a souvenir piece for hardcore fans, but those fans should find Warts 'n' Audience quite entertaining. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Professional Reviews
Q (3/01, p.118) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...They played 8 of their debut's [NEW BOOTS & PANTIES] 10 tracks, plus a few hits and 'Quiet'....it lasts for 78 cheeky minutes. A useful momento..."
