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The Style Council

Musical Group

English band formed by Paul Weller and Mick Talbot in 1983, active until 1989, known for blending soul, jazz and pop with politically charged lyrics.

Founded by Paul Weller (formerly of The Jam) and keyboardist Mick Talbot; released landmark albums such as Café Bleu (1984) and Our Favourite Shop (1985). Their work mixes jazz, soul, R&B and pop with explicit political themes.

DeBaser reviews emphasize The Style Council's shift from punk/mod roots to a jazz- and soul-inflected pop. Landmark albums discussed include Introducing: The Style Council, Café Bleu and Our Favourite Shop. Critics note sophisticated arrangements, political lyrics and occasional unevenness. Overall the coverage is appreciative of their 1980s work.

For:Fans of 1980s British pop, sophisti-pop, jazz-influenced pop and politically engaged music.

 After all, they invented the match before the lighter.

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 "Brief compendium in 13 lessons of predominantly black-origin musical genres, curated and played by strictly white British musicians".

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 An overtly political album, decidedly correct. Still today, Our Favourite Album by the Style Council.

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