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First released on vinly in 1975 and then on CD in 1990 by Grand Records Malpractice shows off the mastery of guitarist Wilko Johnson's songs alongside such inspired covers as Riot in Cell Block #9. And of course his Stonesy playing takes no prisoners.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Remember when R & B meant 'Rhythm and Blues'? That's what Dr Feelgood's early albums were all about, before the term 'pub rock' was invented. I'd enjoyed 'Down by the Jetty', but only for about half the tracks, when I heard 'Malpractice'. It was inspirational at the time. Popular music had split into the trashy aftermath of 'glam rock' and the super-serious 'progressive rock': Dr Feelgood brought the emphasis back to the sound, the beat and the raw emotion of music. From 'Watch your step', through 'Riot in cell block no. 9' to 'You shouldn't call the doctor...' this was a whole album of fast, danceable music. The home-grown feel added to the appeal: four ordinary blokes, singing about funny stories and ordinary things. I wholeheartedly recommend this album at a time when the world of popular music has lost its way... again!
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
this was probably the best band in the world and this is their best album. When you hear proper R&B as it should be, there's nothin' better.
Lee Brilleaux's vocals and Wilko's guitar together with sparko & big figure providing the beat blah blah blah. Give it a listen. If you're not moved by this, you're already dead.
Lee Brilleaux's vocals and Wilko's guitar together with sparko & big figure providing the beat blah blah blah. Give it a listen. If you're not moved by this, you're already dead.
52 of 55 people found the following review helpful
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This is basic Pub Rock'n'Roll as it ought to be: fast, nasty, wound-up and stinking of diesel, chips and brown ale. I reckon it's the best LP of the classic original Wilko-Brilleaux Feelgoods line-up. It kicks hard and even gets a bit experimental on like "Because You're Mine". You can see where Gang of Four nicked a lot of moves from. The original Feelgoods could kick in any other R&B outfit before or since and they looked fantastic too. Sparks and Figure were an awesomely solid metronomic rhythm section, just perfect for Brilleaux's Canvey Island via Chicago bark and Wilko's broken glass guitar to sit on top of. Buy this, and buy Stupidity and Down by the Jetty as well.
The perfect music for driving down the A13 to Southend in a Transit Van to dump the shooter after you've done a blag, guv.
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This is real blues
I don't really understand how Dr Feelgood have over the years been categorised as "just" R&B or, even worse in the slightly derogative pigeon hole of "pub rock". Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. G. A. Stewart
Brilliant old style pub rock
This album is a classic and should be part of everybody's collection.
It takes you back to good old original Rock & Roll
It takes you back to good old original Rock & Roll
Published 12 months ago by russw
An all time classic.
This is a brilliant album. Pure and simple. Think this music sounds better from an American band? Think again. The Brits do it better!
Published 13 months ago by Baljit S. Grewal
the feelgoods grow up
the difference from down by the jetty to malpractice is quite marked, the feelgoods seem to have grown up, the music sounds sharper and the whole sound is much better, this is a... Read more
Published on 26 May 2010 by P. barton
Underrated
Dr Feelgood have never really got the recognition they deserved for powering through the 70's with what was somewhat backhandedly labelled 'pub rock'. Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2009 by Chuck E
Malpractice , Dr. Feelgood - Just what the Doctor ordered!
This is the second album from the classic British Rock and Roll outfit Dr. Feelgood. Carrying on from where they left off on their first album, `Down By The Jetty', the classic... Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2009 by Victor
Dr Feelgood Factor.
Malpractice
Probably the best Feelgoods album, Malpractice seethes and boils with glorious rock riffery largely courtesy of the legendary guitarist Wilko Johnson. Read more
Probably the best Feelgoods album, Malpractice seethes and boils with glorious rock riffery largely courtesy of the legendary guitarist Wilko Johnson. Read more
Published on 14 July 2009 by Alan Garwood
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