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Cafe Bleu (Special Edition)
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- 3LP set
- Includes unheard material including early demos and unreleased songs
- Treasure trove for Style Council devotees and music lovers alike
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. 3 LP set.
Preview Tracklist
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LP1 – Introducing Expanded
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Speak Like A Child
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Party Chambers
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Mick's Up
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Headstart For Happiness (early version)
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Money-Go-Round (Parts 1&2) (Bert Bevans remix/club mix)
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Long Hot Summer (extended version)
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Le Depart
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The Paris Match
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Spring Summer Autumn
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Mick's Company
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LP2 – Original Album
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Mick's Blessings
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The Whole Point Of No Return
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Me Ship Came In!
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Blue Café
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The Paris Match
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My Ever Changing Moods
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Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse
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A Gospel
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Strength Of Your Nature
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You're The Best Thing
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Here's One That Got Away
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Headstart For Happiness
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Council Meetin'
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LP3 – Introducing Expanded / Post album singles and b-sides / Demos / outtakes and alternate versions
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My Ever Changing Moods (long version)
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A Solid Bond In Your Heart
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The Big Boss Groove (12" version)
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You're The Dub Thing
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Long Hot Summer (pre TSC demo)
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Party Chambers (alternate version)
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Up For Grabs (demo)
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Mick’s Demo
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Take It To The Top (demo)
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Dropping Bombs on The White House (alternate version)
