Beschrijving
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.
Tracklist
The Style Council 6CD / CD1 (00602465157499)
| # | Artist | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Style Council | Speak Like A Child | 0:03:19 |
| 2 | The Style Council | Party Chambers | 0:03:21 |
| 3 | The Style Council | Money-Go-Round (Pts. 1 & 2) | 0:07:43 |
| 4 | The Style Council | Headstart For Happiness | 0:02:52 |
| 5 | The Style Council | Mick's Up | 0:03:11 |
| 6 | The Style Council | Long Hot Summer | 0:07:02 |
| 7 | The Style Council | The Paris Match | 0:03:48 |
| 8 | The Style Council | Party Chambers | 0:02:51 |
| 9 | The Style Council | Le Depart | 0:02:49 |
| 10 | The Style Council | A Solid Bond In Your Heart | 0:03:18 |
| 11 | The Style Council | It Just Came To Pieces In My Hands | 0:02:33 |
| 12 | The Style Council | My Ever Changing Moods | 0:05:43 |
| 13 | The Style Council | Spring, Summer, Autumn | 0:02:22 |
| 14 | The Style Council | Mick's Company | 0:02:50 |
| 15 | The Style Council | Money-Go-Round (Pts. 1 & 2) | 0:07:45 |
| 16 | The Style Council | Long Hot Summer | 0:06:56 |
The Style Council 6CD / CD2 (00602465157505)
| # | Artist | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Style Council | Mick's Blessings | 0:01:18 |
| 2 | The Style Council | The Whole Point Of No Return | 0:02:50 |
| 3 | The Style Council | Me Ship Came In! | 0:03:07 |
| 4 | The Style Council | Blue Cafe | 0:02:17 |
| 5 | The Style Council, Tracey Thorn | The Paris Match | 0:04:26 |
| 6 | The Style Council | My Ever Changing Moods | 0:03:37 |
| 7 | The Style Council | Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse | 0:03:14 |
| 8 | The Style Council | A Gospel | 0:04:44 |
| 9 | The Style Council | Strength Of Your Nature | 0:04:19 |
| 10 | The Style Council | You're The Best Thing | 0:05:41 |
| 11 | The Style Council | Here's One That Got Away | 0:02:37 |
| 12 | The Style Council | Headstart For Happiness | 0:03:21 |
| 13 | The Style Council | Council Meetin' | 0:02:36 |
The Style Council 6CD / CD3 (00602465157512)
| # | Artist | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Style Council | You're The Best Thing | 0:04:32 |
| 2 | The Style Council | You're The Dub Thing | 0:04:59 |
| 3 | The Style Council | The Big Boss Groove | 0:04:35 |
| 4 | The Style Council | Money-Go-Round (Pts. 1 & 2) | 0:07:50 |
| 5 | The Style Council | Long Hot Summer | 0:04:02 |
| 6 | The Style Council | A Solid Bond In Your Heart | 0:03:28 |
| 7 | The Style Council | My Ever Changing Moods | 0:04:05 |
The Style Council 6CD / CD4 (00602465157529)
| # | Artist | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Style Council | Long Hot Summer | 0:03:29 |
| 2 | The Style Council | Party Chambers | 0:01:57 |
| 3 | The Style Council | Up For Grabs | 0:03:19 |
| 4 | The Style Council | Take It To The Top | 0:03:07 |
| 5 | The Style Council | Mick's Demo | 0:03:29 |
| 6 | The Style Council | Funk Interlude | 0:00:31 |
| 7 | The Style Council | The Big Boss Groove | 0:03:52 |
| 8 | The Style Council | Summertime Song | 0:04:03 |
| 9 | The Style Council, Tracey Thorn | The Paris Match | 0:06:30 |
| 10 | The Style Council | Come Away With Me | 0:02:34 |
| 11 | The Style Council | Me Ship Came In | 0:03:25 |
| 12 | The Style Council | Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse | 0:03:35 |
| 13 | The Style Council | That One In D' Minor | 0:03:01 |
| 14 | The Style Council | Boy Hairdresser | 0:02:45 |
| 15 | The Style Council | A Gospel | 0:05:13 |
| 16 | The Style Council | A Gospel | 0:02:00 |
| 17 | The Style Council | Mick's Company | 0:02:44 |
| 18 | The Style Council | I'm In The Mood For Gazza | 0:00:31 |
The Style Council 6CD / CD5 (00602465157543)
| # | Artist | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Style Council | Headstart For Happiness | 0:02:51 |
| 2 | The Style Council | Mick's Up | 0:03:07 |
| 3 | The Style Council | Here's One That Got Away | 0:02:33 |
| 4 | The Style Council | The Paris Match | 0:04:20 |
| 5 | The Style Council | Headstart for Happiness | 0:02:51 |
| 6 | The Style Council | Here's One That Got Away | 0:02:34 |
| 7 | The Style Council | The Paris Match | 0:04:18 |
| 8 | The Style Council | Times Are Tight | 0:04:17 |
| 9 | The Style Council | My Ever Changing Moods | 0:03:57 |
| 10 | The Style Council | Mick's Blessings | 0:01:21 |
| 11 | The Style Council | The Paris Match | 0:03:59 |
| 12 | The Style Council | Headstart For Happiness | 0:03:06 |
| 13 | The Style Council | Long Hot Summer | 0:02:39 |
| 14 | The Style Council | Meeting Over Yonder | 0:03:11 |
| 15 | The Style Council | My Ever Changing Moods | 0:05:51 |
| 16 | The Style Council | It Just Came To Pieces In My Hands | 0:02:55 |
| 17 | The Style Council | Mick's Up | 0:03:49 |
| 18 | The Style Council | Here's One That Got Away | 0:02:52 |
| 19 | The Style Council | Up For Grabs | 0:03:40 |
| 20 | The Style Council | Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse | 0:03:57 |
| 21 | The Style Council | Long Hot Summer | 0:07:23 |
The Style Council 6CD / CD6 (00602478026980)
| # | Artist | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Style Council | Money Go Round | 0:07:20 |
| 2 | The Style Council | Speak Like A Child | 0:03:34 |
| 3 | The Style Council | Headstart For Happiness | 0:03:40 |
| 4 | The Style Council | Hanging On To A Memory | 0:05:04 |
| 5 | The Style Council | Meeting Over Yonder | 0:03:12 |
| 6 | The Style Council | My Ever Changing Moods | 0:05:51 |
| 7 | The Style Council | Speak Like A Child | 0:03:34 |
| 8 | The Style Council | The Whole Point Of No Return | 0:02:53 |
| 9 | The Style Council | Le Depart | 0:03:17 |
| 10 | The Style Council | The Paris Match | 0:04:32 |
| 11 | The Style Council | Party Chambers | 0:03:01 |
| 12 | The Style Council | Money Go Round | 0:07:30 |
| 13 | The Style Council | Headstart For Happiness | 0:03:30 |
| 14 | The Style Council | Hanging On To A Memory | 0:06:55 |
| 15 | The Style Council | Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse | 0:03:33 |
| 16 | The Style Council | Long Hot Summer | 0:07:25 |
Inhoud
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Productdetails
| Artiest | The Style Council |
|---|---|
| Productnaam | Cafe Bleu (6CD) |
| Album | Cafe Bleu |
| Categorieën | |
| Formaat | Boxset |
| Uitvoering | 6CD |
| Releasedatum | vrijdag 15 mei 2026 |
| Boxset | |
| EAN | 0602465157284 |
| Marktdeelnemer | Bekijk de marktdeelnemer |