The Style Council's landmark 1984 debut Café Bleu redefined British pop with its sophisticated fusion of jazz, soul, and pop sensibilities. This Special Edition release grants devoted fans unprecedented access to the vaults, featuring a wealth of previously unreleased material and early recordings that illuminate Paul Weller and Mick Talbot's creative vision during one of their most inventive periods. A comprehensive exploration of an era that shaped modern British music, this lavish collection captures the cosmopolitan elegance and artistic ambition that made Café Bleu a statement of intent for the decade ahead.
- 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
- 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'
- 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)