The Style Council - Café Bleu (Special Edition) (2026)
Artist: The Style Council
Title: Café Bleu (Special Edition)
Year Of Release: 1984
Label: UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)
Genre: Pop Rock, New Wave, Blue-Eyed Soul, Jazz
Quality: Mp3 320 kbps / FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 05:51:26
Total Size: 479 MB / 1.25 GB
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:Title: Café Bleu (Special Edition)
Year Of Release: 1984
Label: UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)
Genre: Pop Rock, New Wave, Blue-Eyed Soul, Jazz
Quality: Mp3 320 kbps / FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 05:51:26
Total Size: 479 MB / 1.25 GB
WebSite: Album Preview
01. Speak Like A Child (3:19)
02. Party Chambers (First Version) (3:21)
03. Money-Go-Round (Pts. 1 & 2) (Original Full 12 Inch Version) (7:43)
04. Headstart For Happiness (Early Version) (2:52)
05. Mick's Up (3:11)
06. Long Hot Summer (Extended Mix) (7:02)
07. The Paris Match (Early Version) (3:48)
08. Party Chambers (Instrumental Version) (2:51)
09. Le Depart (2:49)
10. A Solid Bond In Your Heart (3:18)
11. It Just Came To Pieces In My Hands (2:33)
12. My Ever Changing Moods (Long Version) (5:43)
13. Spring, Summer, Autumn (2:22)
14. Mick's Company (2:50)
15. Money-Go-Round (Pts. 1 & 2) (Bert Bevans Remix/ Club Mix) (7:45)
16. Long Hot Summer (Club Mix) (6:56)
17. Mick's Blessings (1:18)
18. The Whole Point Of No Return (2:42)
19. Me Ship Came In! (3:07)
20. Blue Cafe (2:17)
21. The Paris Match (4:26)
22. My Ever Changing Moods (3:38)
23. Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse (3:14)
24. A Gospel (4:44)
25. Strength Of Your Nature (4:19)
26. You're The Best Thing (5:41)
27. Here's One That Got Away (2:37)
28. Headstart For Happiness (3:21)
29. Council Meetin' (2:35)
30. You're The Best Thing (7" Version) (4:32)
31. You're The Dub Thing (4:59)
32. The Big Boss Groove (12" Version) (4:35)
33. Money-Go-Round (Pts. 1 & 2) (Dance Mix) (7:50)
34. Long Hot Summer (7" Single) (4:02)
35. A Solid Bond In Your Heart (Instrumental Version) (3:28)
36. My Ever Changing Moods (Single Version) (4:05)
37. Long Hot Summer (Pre TSC Demo) (3:29)
38. Party Chambers (Alternate Version) (1:57)
39. Up For Grabs (Demo) (3:19)
40. Take It To The Top (Demo) (3:07)
41. Mick's Demo (3:29)
42. Funk Interlude (0:31)
43. The Big Boss Groove (Alternate Version) (3:52)
44. Summertime Song (4:03)
45. Paris Match (with Tracey Thorn) (Long Version) (6:30)
46. Come Away With Me (Demo) (2:34)
47. Me Ship Came In (Alternate Version) (3:25)
48. Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse (Alternate Version) (3:35)
49. That One In D' Minor (Demo) (3:01)
50. Boy Hairdresser (2:45)
51. A Gospel (Alternate Instrumental Version) (5:13)
52. A Gospel (Outtake) (2:00)
53. Mick's Company (Alternate Version) (2:44)
54. I'm In The Mood For Gazza (0:31)
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. Adding even more depth, the set features an extraordinary collection of BBC session and live recordings, capturing the band in full creative flight. Completing the package are superb new sleeve notes from broadcaster and longtime Café Bleu champion Gary Crowley, offering fresh insight into this timeless classic’s enduring legacy.
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. Adding even more depth, the set features an extraordinary collection of BBC session and live recordings, capturing the band in full creative flight. Completing the package are superb new sleeve notes from broadcaster and longtime Café Bleu champion Gary Crowley, offering fresh insight into this timeless classic’s enduring legacy.
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