The Style Council – Walls Come Tumbling Down!
The Style Council – Walls Come Tumbling Down!
The Style Council – Walls Come Tumbling Down!
A sharply political and musically adventurous release from The Style Council, Walls Come Tumbling Down! captures the moment where pop, soul, jazz, and activism collided in the mid-1980s. Led by Paul Weller, the project moved beyond the guitar-driven sound of his earlier work into something more expansive, stylised, and socially conscious.
The title track is a rallying cry - urgent, melodic, and driven by piano and brass textures that reflect the band’s evolving sophistication. Elsewhere, “Spin’ Drifting” and “The Whole Point II” showcase their willingness to experiment with stripped-back arrangements and spoken-word-inflected delivery, while “Blood Sports” leans into a darker, more reflective mood.
Blending sharp political commentary with soulful musicianship, Walls Come Tumbling Down! stands as a concise but powerful statement from a band determined to challenge both musical and social conventions.
Tracklist:
A1. Walls Come Tumbling Down!
A2. Spin’ Drifting
B1. The Whole Point II
B2. Blood Sports
Record Details
| Label | Polydor Records |
| Catalogue Number | 883 004-1 |
| Year of Release | 1985 |
| Country of Pressing | Germany |
| Speed | 45 RPM |
| Decade | 1980's |
| Media Condition | VG+ |
| Sleeve Condition | VG+ |
| Format Notes | Vinyl, 12" EP |
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