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This Is What I Do

by Boy George

Released: October 28, 2013

Indie pop, alternative, reggae

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Critical Acclaim.

The Album

It features collaborations with artists such as Sinead O'Connor and George Clinton. This release marked the first time since the mid-1990s that a sober George completed a full-length album. Three promotional tracks were released with accompanying videos: "King of Everything," "My God," and "Nice and Slow." To support the album, George embarked on a UK tour in November 2013, featuring The Featherz as support.

Inside the Recording

"This Is What I Do" is a 2013 album by Boy George, produced by Richie Stevens.

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Interesting Facts

The band's lead singer, Danie Cox, appeared in…

The band's lead singer, Danie Cox, appeared in the videos for the promotional singles.

A further tour took place in April 2014

A further tour took place in April 2014.

In an interview, George mentioned that the music…

In an interview, George mentioned that the music of the 70s, which deeply influenced him, is reflected in the album's sound and attitude.

In 2015, a dub version titled This Is…

In 2015, a dub version titled This Is What I Dub Volume 1 was shared on SoundCloud.

This version was later released as a limited…

This version was later released as a limited CD in 2020 and made available on major streaming platforms.

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Essential Tracks

King Of Everything

Nice and Slow

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Reception

It received positive reviews, with The Guardian calling it "the best comeback of the year." The album was notable for being Boy George's first solo effort to reach the UK Top 40 since his debut, Sold, in 1987.

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The Complete Album Story

"This Is What I Do" is a 2013 album by Boy George, produced by Richie Stevens. This release marked the first time since the mid-1990s that a sober George completed a full-length album. It received positive reviews, with The Guardian calling it "the best comeback of the year." The album was notable for being Boy George's first solo effort to reach the UK Top 40 since his debut, Sold, in 1987.

Three promotional tracks were released with accompanying videos: "King of Everything," "My God," and "Nice and Slow." To support the album, George embarked on a UK tour in November 2013, featuring The Featherz as support. The band's lead singer, Danie Cox, appeared in the videos for the promotional singles. A further tour took place in April 2014. In an interview, George mentioned that the music of the 70s, which deeply influenced him, is reflected in the album's sound and attitude.

In 2015, a dub version titled This Is What I Dub Volume 1 was shared on SoundCloud. This version was later released as a limited CD in 2020 and made available on major streaming platforms. It features collaborations with artists such as Sinead O'Connor and George Clinton.