Product 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.
Tracklist:
LP1 – Introducing Expanded
side A
- 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)
LP1 - side B
- Long Hot Summer (extended version)
- Le Depart
- The Paris Match
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Mick's Company
LP2 – Original Album
side C
- 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
LP2 - side D
- 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
side E
- My Ever Changing Moods (long version)
- A Solid Bond In Your Heart
- The Big Boss Groove (12" version)
- You're The Dub Thing
LP3 - side F
- 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)
