Product Overview
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.
Tracklist:
| Introducing Expanded | |||
| A1 | Speak Like A Child | 3:19 | |
| A2 | Party Chambers | 3:21 | |
| A3 | Mick's Up | 3:11 | |
| A4 | Headstart For Happiness (Early Version) | 2:52 | |
| A5 | Money-Go-Round (Parts 1&2) (Bert Bevans Remix / Club Mix) | 7:46 | |
| B1 | Long Hot Summer (Extended Version) | 7:02 | |
| B2 | Le Depart | 2:49 | |
| B3 | The Paris Match (Early Version) | 3:48 | |
| B4 | Spring, Summer, Autumn | 2:22 | |
| B5 | Mick's Company | 2:50 | |
| Original Album | |||
| C1 | Mick's Blessings | 1:18 | |
| C2 | The Whole Point II | 2:50 | |
| C3 | Me Ship Came In! | 3:07 | |
| A4 | Blue Café | 2:17 | |
| C5 | The Paris Match | 4:26 | |
| C6 | My Ever Changing Moods | 3:37 | |
| C7 | Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse | 3:14 | |
| D1 | A Gospel | 4:44 | |
| D2 | Strength Of Your Nature | 4:19 | |
| D3 | You're The Best Thing (Long Version) | 5:41 | |
| D4 | Here's One That Got Away | 2:37 | |
| D5 | Headstart For Happiness | 3:21 | |
| B6 | Council Meetin' | 2:36 | |
| Introducing Expanded / Post Album Singles And B-sides / Demos, Outtakes And Alternate Versions | |||
| E1 | My Ever Changing Moods (Long Version) | 5:43 | |
| E2 | A Solid Bond In Your Heart | 3:18 | |
| E3 | The Big Boss Groove (12″ Version) | 4:36 | |
| E4 | You’re The Dub Thing | 4:59 | |
| F1 | Long Hot Summer (Pre TSC Demo) | 3:29 | |
| F2 | Party Chambers (Alternate Version) | 1:57 | |
| F3 | Up For Grabs (Demo) | 3:19 | |
| F4 | Mick’s Demo | 4:04 | |
| F5 | Take It To The Top (Demo) | 3:07 | |
| F6 | Dropping Bombs On The White House (Alternate Version) | 3:37 |
