Description
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. 3 LP set.
Tracklist:
- Speak Like a Child
- Party Chambers
- Mick's Up
- Headstart for Happiness (Early Version)
- Money-Go-Round (Parts 1;2) [Bert Bevans Remix/Club Mix]
- Long Hot Summer (Extended Version)
- Le Depart
- The Paris Match
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Mick's Company
- * LP2 - Original Album
- Mick's Blessings
- The Whole Point of No Return
- Me Ship Came in!
- Blue Café
- The Paris Match
- My Ever Changing Moods
- Dropping Bombs on the Whitehouse
- A Gospel
- Strength of Your Nature
- You're the Best Thing
- Here's One That Got Away
- Headstart for Happiness
- Council Meetin'
- * LP3 - Introducing Expanded / Post-Album Singles and B-Sides / Demos, Outtakes and Alternate Versions
- My Ever Changing Moods (Long Version)
- A Solid Bond in Your Heart
- The Big Boss Groove (12" Version)
- You're the Dub Thing
- Long Hot Summer (Pre TSC Demo)
- Party Chambers (Alternate Version)
- Up for Grabs (Demo)
- Mick's Demo
- Take It to the Top (Demo)
- Dropping Bombs on the White House (Alternate Version)
UPC: 602465157765
Label: Polydor / Umgd
Release Date: 5.15.26
Format: Vinyl
