Reissued for the first time since 1987, Bryan Ferry's 'Bête Noire' is a masterclass in moody sophistication, blending art-pop, jazz-tinged balladry and late-'80s electronic textures into a rich, cinematic whole. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the album features collaborations with some of the era's finest musicians, including guitarist Johnny Marr (The Smiths), whose co-writing credit on the brooding lead single 'The Right Stuff' brings an edgier undercurrent to Ferry's signature style. Other highlights include the sultry 'Kiss and Tell' and the hauntingly atmospheric 'Limbo', both of which showcase Ferry's ability to fuse romance and intrigue with sonic elegance. With production contributions from Patrick Leonard (known for his work with Madonna), Bête Noire stands as one of Ferry's most ambitious and polished solo statements - a collector's essential and a hidden treasure from one of British pop's most distinctive voices.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

1.Limbo

Bryan Ferry

2.Kiss and Tell

Bryan Ferry

3.New Town

Bryan Ferry

4.Day for Night

Bryan Ferry

5.Zamba

Bryan Ferry

6.The Right Stuff

Bryan Ferry

7.Seven Deadly Sins

Bryan Ferry

8.The Name of the Game

Bryan Ferry

9.Bête Noire

Bryan Ferry

Disc 2

Track name

Artist

1.Limbo (Brooklyn Mix)

Bryan Ferry

2.The Right Stuff (12\" Dance Mix)

Bryan Ferry

3.Bête Noire (Instrumental)

Bryan Ferry

4.Kiss and Tell (7\" Edit)

Bryan Ferry

5.Limbo (Latin Mix)

Bryan Ferry

6.The Right Stuff (Brooklyn Mix)

Bryan Ferry

7.Limbo (Latin Mix 12\" Version)

Bryan Ferry

8.Kiss and Tell (Dance Mix)

Bryan Ferry

9.The Right Stuff (Dub Mix)

Bryan Ferry

10.Limbo (Brooklyn Mix 12\" Version)

Bryan Ferry

11.Kiss and Tell (Dub Mix)

Bryan Ferry

12.The Right Stuff (Johnson Somerset Mix)

Bryan Ferry

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