The Style Council – Café Bleu

The Style Council – Café Bleu

Stylish, sophisticated, and musically adventurous, Café Bleu marked a bold new direction for Paul Weller following the breakup of The Jam. Alongside keyboard player Mick Talbot, Weller crafted a rich blend of jazz, soul, pop, funk, and European café culture influences that helped define the sound of mid-1980s sophisti-pop.

Featuring beloved tracks such as My Ever Changing Moods, You're The Best Thing, and The Paris Match - featuring vocals from Tracey Thorn of Everything But The Girl — the album moves effortlessly between smooth jazz textures, soulful grooves, political commentary, and elegant pop songwriting.

With contributions from a wide cast of musicians and an atmosphere inspired by jazz clubs, continental cafés, and vintage soul records, Café Bleu remains one of the most distinctive and influential British albums of the 1980s.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Mick's Blessings
2. The Whole Point Of No Return
3. Me Ship Came In!
4. Blue Café
5. The Paris Match
6. My Ever Changing Moods
7. Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse

Side B

1. A Gospel
2. Strength Of Your Nature
3. You're The Best Thing
4. Here's One That Got Away
5. Headstart For Happiness
6. Council Meetin'