Cafe Bleu: Special Edition
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About This Release
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
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]
6
Long Hot Summer (Extended Version)
7
Le Depart
8
The Paris Match
9
Spring, Summer, Autumn
10
Mick's Company
11
* LP2 - Original Album
12
Mick's Blessings
13
The Whole Point of No Return
14
Me Ship Came in!
15
Blue Café
16
The Paris Match
17
My Ever Changing Moods
18
Dropping Bombs on the Whitehouse
19
A Gospel
20
Strength of Your Nature
21
You're the Best Thing
22
Here's One That Got Away
23
Headstart for Happiness
24
Council Meetin'
25
* LP3 - Introducing Expanded / Post-Album Singles and B-Sides / Demos, Outtakes and Alternate Versions
26
My Ever Changing Moods (Long Version)
27
A Solid Bond in Your Heart
28
The Big Boss Groove (12" Version)
29
You're the Dub Thing
30
Long Hot Summer (Pre TSC Demo)
31
Party Chambers (Alternate Version)
32
Up for Grabs (Demo)
33
Mick's Demo
34
Take It to the Top (Demo)
35
Dropping Bombs on the White House (Alternate Version)