Official album cover artwork for The Style Council Collection by The Style Council

The Style Council

The Style Council Collection

RELEASED: January 01, 1995
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Speak Like a Child Meaning 3:17 2. Headstart for Happiness Meaning 2:50 3. Long Hot Summer Meaning 3:51 4. The Paris Match Meaning 3:46 5. It Just Came to Pieces in My Hands 2:34 6. My Ever Changing Moods Meaning 4:04 7. The Whole Point of No Return Meaning 2:43 8. Ghosts of Dachau Meaning 2:51 9. You’re the Best Thing Meaning 4:29 10. Big Boss Groove 4:42 11. Man of Great Promise Meaning 2:34 12. Homebreakers 5:08 13. Down in the Seine Meaning 2:44 14. A Stones Throw Away 2:19 15. With Everything to Lose Meaning 3:56 16. Boy Who Cried Wolf 5:16 17. The Cost of Loving Meaning 4:19 18. Changing of the Guard Meaning 2:51 19. Why I Went Missing Meaning 4:45 20. It’s a Very Deep Sea 5:33
The Style Council Collection is a comprehensive anthology that showcases the unique blend of pop, jazz, and soul influences that characterized The Style Council's sound. Released in 1999, the album features a selection of their most notable tracks, highlighting the band's innovative approach to music during the 1980s. The collection reflects the band's legacy as pioneers of the 'sophistipop' genre, merging catchy melodies with thoughtful lyrics and social commentary. The album serves as a testament to their influential role in the UK music scene and their lasting impact on future generations of artists.