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The Style Council were an English musical group formed in 1983 by ex-The Jam singer and guitarist Paul Weller with keyboardist Mick Talbot. The permanent lineup grew to include drummer Steve White and Weller’s then-wife, vocalist Dee C. Lee. Other artists such as Tracie Young and Tracey Thorn (Everything but the Girl) also collaborated with the group.

The band showed a diversity of musical styles. Singles “Speak Like a Child” (with its loud soul-influenced style), the extended funk of “Money-Go-Round”, and the haunting synth-ballad “Long Hot Summer” all featured Talbot on keyboards and organ. Near the end of 1983, these songs were compiled on Introducing The Style Council, a mini-album initially released in Japan, the Netherlands, and the United States only. The Dutch version was heavily imported to the United Kingdom.

In 1984, the single “My Ever-Changing Moods”, backed with the Hammond organ instrumental “Mick’s Company”, reached #29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The song remains Weller’s greatest success on the American charts (including his efforts in The Jam and as a solo artist), while the group reached the peak of its success in the United Kingdom with the 1985 album Our Favourite Shop.

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teukufadly wrote:
October 2009

best wardrop style

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dardar227 wrote:
September 2009

I know that back in the day they were basically dogged by the press because everyone was stuck on The Jam but there was a side to Paul Weller that only The Style Council could bring out. I'm thankful today that this wonderful group gets the appreciation it deserves. Paul Weller belongs a place atop music royalty right next to Lennon and McCartney. I say that as a huge Beatles fan but Paul Weller is nothing short of a musical genius.

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archange08 wrote:
September 2009

yeahh good feeling!! thk for this sound!!!

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Horst-Detlef wrote:
August 2009

best dressed band ever

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x2zero wrote:
August 2009

worst dressed band ever

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Alex_Stone91 wrote:
August 2009

Good band!

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kusin-jean wrote:
July 2009

Great band. Not near The Jam tough but Jam are GODLIKE..

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ramiroreguerin wrote:
July 2009

"you're the best thing" super .... muy buen estilo

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changeyourstyle wrote:
July 2009

kick out the style, bring back the jam

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Chris_Simpson wrote:
June 2009

I don't understand why they have so little listeners

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Punk7680 wrote:
May 2009

They are both similar just for that reason.

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randombob18 wrote:
May 2009

The Style Council and The Jam are nothing alike, I don't understand why they're in similar artists. Granted they're both Weller, but they're both very different bands.

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lazydynamite wrote:
April 2009

Great, great stuff. Just what you expect from a man like Weller.

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houselova wrote:
April 2009

paul weller is still one of the best!

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AntonFjordson wrote:
April 2009

it don't matter what I do, don't matter what I do...

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wstcstltn wrote:
March 2009

There isn't any one like The Style Council and there never will be. Paul Weller and Mick Talbot had so many great songs. My all time favorite is "Walls come tumbling down". I so miss the 80's.

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zapatosgrandes wrote:
March 2009

so many great memories...

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curtissan wrote:
February 2009

beddy goood!

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burritodeluxe wrote:
February 2009

our favourite band

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mewsic156 wrote:
January 2009

Confessions 1, 2 & 3, and Its a Very Deep Sea

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