The Style Council
The Style Council
Track Listing
1. Shout to the Top Meaning 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) Meaning 5:42 5. Speak Like a Child Meaning 3:18 6. Angel Meaning 4:33 7. All Gone Away Meaning 2:18 8. Changing of the Guard Meaning 2:51 9. Blue Cafe (instrumental) 2:19 10. Walls Come Tumbling Down! (live) Meaning 3:38 11. Headstart for Happiness (live) 3:23 12. The Cost of Loving Meaning 4:19 13. Here’s One That Got Away Meaning 2:38 14. The Story of Someone’s Shoe 3:46 15. Boy Who Cried Wolf Meaning 5:15 16. Waiting 4:11 17. How She Threw It All Away 4:13 18. My Ever Changing Moods (live) Meaning 4:34Historical 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.