Album Info
| Artist: | The Style Council |
| Album: | Home And Abroad |
| Released: | Australia, 1986 |
Tracklist:
| A1 | My Ever Changing Moods | |
| A2 | The Lodgers | |
| A3 | Head Start For Happiness | |
| A4 | (When You) Call Me | |
| A5 | The Whole Point Of No Return | |
| B1 | With Everything To Lose | |
| B2 | Homebreakers | |
| B3 | Shout To The Top | |
| B4 | Walls Come Tumbling Down! | |
| B5 | Internationalists |
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Description
"The Style Council's "Home and Abroad," released in 1986, is a live album that captures the band at the peak of their powers, showcasing their eclectic blend of soul, jazz, and pop influences. Formed by Paul Weller after the dissolution of The Jam, The Style Council was known for its adventurous musical explorations, and this live recording serves as a testament to the band's dynamic performance style and musical versatility.
The album features a selection of tracks performed during the band's tour, including hits like "My Ever Changing Moods" and "Long Hot Summer," as well as deeper cuts that demonstrate the band's wide-ranging musical palette. The live setting adds a new dimension to these songs, with the energy of the performance and the interaction with the audience bringing a fresh vibrancy to the band's well-crafted compositions.
"My Ever Changing Moods," performed here with a full band arrangement, highlights Weller's skillful songwriting and the band's ability to fuse pop sensibilities with soulful melodies and jazz-inflected harmonies. The live version retains the song's catchy hooks while adding a layer of spontaneity and musical interplay that only a live performance can provide.
"Long Hot Summer," another standout track, benefits from the live setting, which brings out the song's smooth, soulful groove and summery vibe. The performance captures the essence of the song's nostalgic reflection on love and youth, with Weller's vocals conveying both warmth and a sense of longing.
The album also showcases The Style Council's knack for incorporating diverse musical influences into their sound. Tracks like "Internationalists" and "A Man of Great Promise" highlight the band's jazz and R&B influences, with tight musicianship and intricate arrangements that reveal the depth of the band's talent.
The production of "Home and Abroad" effectively captures the energy and atmosphere of The Style Council's live shows, with the quality of the recording allowing the band's musical prowess to shine through. The album offers listeners a front-row seat to the band's dynamic performances, showcasing their ability to connect with audiences through their music.
Critically, "Home and Abroad" was well-received for its vibrant live performances and the band's ability to translate their studio sound to the live stage. The album highlights The Style Council's musical diversity and Weller's evolution as a songwriter, from his punk roots with The Jam to the more sophisticated and eclectic sounds of his later work.
Commercially, the album added to The Style Council's success, capturing the band's growing popularity and their status as one of the 1980s' most innovative and genre-defying acts.
In retrospect, "Home and Abroad" stands as a compelling document of The Style Council's live prowess and their contribution to the musical landscape of the 1980s. The album not only showcases the band's hits but also highlights their musical depth and the broad range of their influences, making it a valuable addition to the catalog of one of the era's most distinctive and creative bands."
