The Style Council

The Style Council

The Style Council

RELEASED: January 01, 1998
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Shout to the Top 4:17 2. It Didn’t Matter 5:46 3. Life at a Top Peoples Health Farm 4:26 4. You’re the Best Thing (long version) 5:42 5. Speak Like a Child 3:18 6. Angel 4:33 7. All Gone Away 2:18 8. Changing of the Guard 2:51 9. Blue Cafe (instrumental) 2:19 10. Walls Come Tumbling Down! (live) 3:38 11. Headstart for Happiness (live) 3:23 12. The Cost of Loving 4:19 13. Here’s One That Got Away 2:38 14. The Story of Someone’s Shoe 3:46 15. Boy Who Cried Wolf 5:15 16. Waiting 4:11 17. How She Threw It All Away 4:13 18. My Ever Changing Moods (live) 4:34
Historical Archive
The Style Council's self-titled debut album, released in 1983, showcases a blend of pop, jazz, and soul influences, characterized by its sophisticated arrangements and lyrical depth. The band, formed by Paul Weller after the disbandment of The Jam, aimed to push beyond the confines of traditional pop music, exploring themes of social awareness and personal introspection. The album is noted for its eclectic sound, featuring brass sections, layered instrumentation, and Weller's distinctive vocal style. It has been influential in shaping the sound of British pop in the 1980s and is remembered for its ambitious artistic vision.