{"product_id":"the-style-council-cafe-bleu-special-edition","title":"Café Bleu (Special Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen The Style Council’s debut album was released in 1984, Weller and wing-man, Mick Talbot, unveiled a cosmopolitan blend of jazz, soul, and pop that felt effortlessly sophisticated and daringly fresh. \u003cem\u003eCafé Bleu \u003c\/em\u003ewas more than a debut — it was a statement of intent, redefining what British pop could sound like in a new decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, fans have been waiting for a deep dive into the Style Council vaults eager to hear any unreleased material. And now the wait is over. The \u003cem\u003eCafé Bleu Special Edition\u003c\/em\u003e is a treasure trove for Style Council devotees and music lovers alike - an immersive journey into one of the most inventive eras of Paul Weller’s career. 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