Kissing to Be Clever

Culture Club

Kissing to Be Clever

RELEASED: September 24, 1982
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. White Boy (dance mix) 4:40 2. You Know I’m Not Crazy 3:35 3. I’ll Tumble 4 Ya 2:34 4. Take Control 3:11 5. Love Twist 4:23 6. Boy - Boy - I’m the Boy 3:51 7. I’m Afraid of Me (remix) 3:16 8. White Boys Can’t Control It 4:27 9. Do You Really Want to Hurt Me Meaning 3:36
Historical Archive
Kissing to Be Clever is the debut studio album by English new wave band Culture Club, released in 1982. The album features a blend of pop, reggae, and soul influences, showcasing the distinctive vocals of lead singer Boy George. With hits like 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me' and 'I'll Tumble 4 Ya,' the album helped to define the sound of the early 1980s and established Culture Club as a prominent force in the music scene. Its bold themes of love, identity, and cultural expression resonated with a wide audience, making it a landmark release in pop music history.