When the style council’s debut album café bleu was released in 1984, weller and wing-man mick talbot unveiled a cosmopolitan blend of jazz, soul, and pop that felt effortlessly sophisticated and daringly fresh. Café bleu was more than a debut it was a statement of intent, redefining what british pop could sound like in a new decade. Since then, fans have been waiting for a deep dive into the style council vaults eager to hear any unreleased material. And now the wait is over. The café bleu special edition is a treasure trove for style council devotees and music lovers alike
An immersive journey into one of the most inventive eras of paul weller’s career. This lavish release unveils a wealth of previously unheard material, including early demos, alternate takes, and unreleased songs that showcase the band’s restless drive for experimentation and evolution. Tracklist: lp1 introducing expanded side a 1 speak like a child 2 party chambers 3 mick's up 4 headstart for happiness early version 5 money-go-round parts 1&2 bert bevans remix club mix lp1
Side b 1 long hot summer extended version 2 le depart 3 the paris match 4 spring, summer, autumn 5 mick's company lp2 original album side c 1 mick's blessings 2 the whole point of no return 3 me ship came in 4 blue café 5 the paris match 6 my ever changing moods 7 dropping bombs on the whitehouse lp2
Side d 1 a gospel 2 strength of your nature 3 you're the best thing 4 here's one that got away 5 headstart for happiness 6 council m...
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