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.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

1.Speak Like a Child

The Style Council

2.Party Chambers

The Style Council

3.Mick's Up

The Style Council

4.Headstart for Happiness (Early Version)

The Style Council

5.Money-go-round (Parts 1&2) [Bert Bevans Remix/club Mix]

The Style Council

6.Long Hot Summer (Extended Version)

The Style Council

7.Le Depart

The Style Council

8.The Paris Match

The Style Council

9.Spring, Summer, Autumn

The Style Council

10.Mick's Company

The Style Council

Disc 2

Track name

Artist

1.Mick's Blessings

The Style Council

2.The Whole Point of No Return

The Style Council

3.Me Ship Came In!

The Style Council

4.Blue Café

The Style Council

5.The Paris Match

The Style Council

6.My Ever Changing Moods

The Style Council

7.Dropping Bombs On the Whitehouse

The Style Council

8.A Gospel

The Style Council

9.Strength of Your Nature

The Style Council

10.You're the Best Thing

The Style Council

11.Here's One That Got Away

The Style Council

12.Headstart for Happiness

The Style Council

13.Council Meetin'

The Style Council

Disc 3

Track name

Artist

1.My Ever Changing Moods (Long Version)

The Style Council

2.A Solid Bond in Your Heart

The Style Council

3.The Big Boss Groove (12\" Version)

The Style Council

4.You're the Dub Thing

The Style Council

5.Long Hot Summer (Pre TSC Demo)

The Style Council

6.Party Chambers (Alternate Version)

The Style Council

7.Up for Grabs

The Style Council

8.Mick's Demo

The Style Council

9.Take It to the Top

The Style Council

10.Dropping Bombs On the White House (Alternate Version)

The Style Council

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