Long Hot Summers: The Story Of The Style Council is a sweeping collection that showcases the creative heights of Paul Weller’s post-Jam musical journey. Blending Rock, Soul & Funk, and Pop, this retrospective brings together the group’s signature hits and deeper cuts, reflecting the vibrant sound and eclectic spirit that defined The Style Council in the 1980s. Offering a fresh perspective, this anthology distills their legacy with a focused narrative punch.
This release stands out with a thoughtfully curated selection, including tracks that were previously unreleased, making it a must-listen for longtime fans and new listeners alike. Carefully remastered and assembled by Polydor in 2020, Long Hot Summers shines a spotlight on the band’s passion for experimentation and soulful songwriting, offering an essential look at their influential body of work.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Polydor
- Genre: Rock, Soul & Funk, Pop
- Release Date: 10/30/2020
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TRACKS
A1. Headstart For Happiness
A2. Long Hot Summer
A3. My Ever Changing Moods
A4. Walls Come Tumbling Down!
A5. Party Chambers
B1. Wanted (Or Waiter, There's Some Soup In My Flies)
B2. Shout To The Top!
B3. It Just Came To Pieces In My Hands
B4. Come To Milton Keynes
B5. Why I Went Missing
B6. Waiting
C1. Ghosts Of Dachau
C2. Down In The Seine
C3. The Paris Match
C4. Life At The Top People's Health Farm (Remix)
C5. Dropping Bombs On The White House
D1. Speak Like A Child
D2. The Lodgers (Or She Was Only A Shopkeeper's Daughter)
D3. Money-Go-Round (Single Edit)
D4. You're The Best Thing
D5. How She Threw It All Away
E1. A Man Of Great Promise
E2. The Piccadilly Trail
E3. A Solid Bond In Your Heart
E4. Sweet Loving Ways
E5. Promised Land (Single Edit)
E6. It Didn't Matter
F1. Have You Ever Had It Blue (Uncut Version)
F2. Spin Drifting
F3. Here's One That Got Away
F4. Changing Of The Guard
F5. My Ever-Changing Moods (Demo)
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