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Culture Club's first album in 13 years doesn't disappoint on any level, and proves why they were one of the biggest bands of the 1980s. In fact, it's easily their most solid, mature, and focused album. They effortlessly blend together all the musical elements that made them a pop phenomenon, ranging from rock, soul, dance, and reggae to come up with a near perfect pop album. Boy George's vocals are as smoky, torchy ,and seductive as ever, and the band sounds tight and completely in tune with one another. Light reggae influences abound on this set, from the first single "I Just Wanna Be Loved," to the catchy, radio-ready "Maybe I'm a Fool" and the European hit "Your Kisses Are Charity" (which, on the single, featured vocals by Dolly Parton). The album also has its share of soulful, melancholy ballads, including the closer, "Less Than Perfect," which harks back to their Colour by Numbers Euro-hit "Victims," and the masterfully dark "Cold Shoulder," which ranks among the band's best. Then there's the retro-rock of "Sign Language," the irresistible, Latin-tinged dance song "Black Comedy," and their inspired take on the David Bowie classic "Starman." Not only is this a great album from start to finish, it is chock-full of songs which could be easily destined for hit single status. It is truly a mystery why this album was not released in the U.S., given the band's lasting popularity and Boy George's continuous media presence. This set would have easily been a hit, especially during the late-'90s/early-2000s craze for '80s music. A solid, satisfying album through and through.
© Jose Promis /TiVo
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John Themis, Producer, Guitar, Executive Producer, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, ComposerLyricist - Roy Hay, Producer, Keyboards, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Richie Stevens, Mixer, Percussion, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Neil Sidwell, Trombone, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Moss, Drums, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Culture Club, Producer, MainArtist - Boy George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mary Pearce, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Linda Duggan, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Zee Asha, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mikey Craig, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - John Thirkell, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Kevan Frost, Additional Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Chris "Snake" Davis, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - John Musgrave, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mr Spee, Spoken Word, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Emile Craig, ComposerLyricist - Roy Ernest Hay, ComposerLyricist - Dave Maurice, Remixer, StudioPersonnel - "Wing Commander Gill", Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - "Disco Dave", Programming, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1998 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, ComposerLyricist - Rolf Wilson, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, ComposerLyricist - Roy Hay, ComposerLyricist - Sophie Langdon, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Moss, ComposerLyricist - Culture Club, MainArtist - Julian Leaper, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - PAUL STAVELEY O'DUFFY, Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Gillian Findlay, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Willey, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Derek Green , Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Gina Foster, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Roland Herrington, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robyn Smith, Programmer, Musical Director - Mikey Craig, ComposerLyricist - Tony Remy, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Roland Roberts, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - London Musicians Union, Strings, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer - George O'Dowd, Composer - Tim Cansfield, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - SACHA SKARBEK, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidwell, Horn, AssociatedPerformer - Richie Stevens, Composer, Programmer - Neil Sidwell, Horn, AssociatedPerformer - Culture Club, MainArtist - PAUL STAVELEY O'DUFFY, Producer, Mixer, Programmer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Derek Green , Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Roland Herrington, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mikey Craig, Composer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Chyna Gordon, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Chris "Snake" Davis, Horn, AssociatedPerformer - Derick Johnson, Rap Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Producer, String Arranger, Guitar, Executive Producer, Vocal Arranger, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer - Roy Hay, Composer, Conductor, Producer, String Arranger, Keyboards, Programmer, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidwell, Flugelhorn, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Richie Stevens, Mixer, Percussion, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Neil Sidwell, Trombone, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Spong, Flugelhorn, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Moss, Composer, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Culture Club, Producer, MainArtist - Boy George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mary Pearce, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Linda Duggan, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Zee Asha, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mikey Craig, Composer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Scard, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris "Snake" Davis, Flute, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - John Musgrave, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - London Chamber Orchestra, Strings, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Producer, Guitar, Executive Producer, Vocal Arranger, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Shorten, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer - Roy Hay, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Keyboards, Programmer, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Richie Stevens, Mixer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Neil Sidwell, Trombone, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Spong, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Moss, Composer, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Culture Club, Producer, MainArtist - Boy George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mary Pearce, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Angie Brown, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Zee Asha, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mikey Craig, Composer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Scard, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - John Themistocleous, Composer - Chris "Snake" Davis, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - John Musgrave, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Sidwell, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Guitar, Programmer, Mix Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - George O'Dowd, Composer - Richie Stevens, Composer - Culture Club, MainArtist - Boy George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Zee Asha, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mikey Craig, Composer, Piano, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Producer, Guitar, Executive Producer, Programmer, Vocal Arranger, Horn Arranger, Musical Director, Unknown, Other, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, ComposerLyricist - Roy Hay, Producer, Keyboards, Programmer, Vocal Arranger, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Richie Stevens, Mixer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Neil Sidwell, Trombone, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Moss, Drums, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Culture Club, Producer, MainArtist - Boy George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mary Pearce, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Angie Brown, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Zee Asha, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mikey Craig, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Chris Scard, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - John Thirkell, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - John Themistocleous, ComposerLyricist - Chris "Snake" Davis, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - John Musgrave, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kat Evans, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Honest, Pedal Steel, AssociatedPerformer - Spencer Graham, Spoken Word, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Executive Producer, Vocal Arranger, Horn Arranger, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer - Roy Hay, Composer, Producer, Keyboards, Programmer, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Richie Stevens, Mixer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Neil Sidwell, Trombone, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Moss, Composer, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Culture Club, Producer, MainArtist - Derek Green , Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mary Pearce, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Linda Duggan, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Zee Asha, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mikey Craig, Composer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Scard, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - John Thirkell, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Chris "Snake" Davis, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - John Musgrave, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tubbs Williams, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
George O'Dowd, Composer - Roy Hay, Composer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Moss, Composer, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Culture Club, MainArtist - Steve Levine, Programmer - Boy George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mary Pearce, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Zee Asha, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mikey Craig, Composer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - J Shorten, Composer - Darius Zickus, Keyboards, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Levine for Man Made Soul Ltd, Producer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Programmer, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Shorten, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer - Roy Hay, Keyboards, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Richie Stevens, Composer, Mixer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Culture Club, Producer, MainArtist - Boy George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mary Pearce, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Angie Brown, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Zee Asha, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mikey Craig, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Scard, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - John Musgrave, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Producer, Guitar, Executive Producer, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer - Roy Hay, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Jon Moss, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Culture Club, Producer, MainArtist - Boy George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mary Pearce, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Linda Duggan, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Zee Asha, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mikey Craig, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Scard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel - Jonathan Shorten, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Culture Club, MainArtist - Boy George, Composer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Albert Pinherio, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Emily Themis, Composer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Producer, Guitar, Executive Producer, Vocal Arranger, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer - Roy Hay, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Keyboards, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Richie Stevens, Percussion, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Moss, Composer, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Culture Club, Producer, MainArtist - Boy George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mary Pearce, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Linda Duggan, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Zee Asha, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mikey Craig, Composer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Scard, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - John Musgrave, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chaz "Da Bat" Kkoshi, Hammond Organ, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Producer, Guitar, Executive Producer, Programmer, Vocal Arranger, Musical Director, Music Production, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Shorten, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Roy Hay, Conductor, Producer, Guitar, Keyboards, Programmer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidwell, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Richie Stevens, Programmer - Neil Sidwell, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Spong, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Moss, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - David Bowie, Composer - Culture Club, Producer, MainArtist - Boy George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mary Pearce, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Angie Brown, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Linda Duggan, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Zee Asha, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Lewis, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ian Rossiter, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mikey Craig, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Scard, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dom T for Drum Promotions, Remixer, Music Production, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Aidan Love for Strongroom Management, Programmer - Chris "Snake" Davis, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - London Chamber Orchestra, Strings, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Guitar, Executive Producer, Musical Director, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - George O'Dowd, Composer - Roy Hay, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Keyboards, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Moss, Composer, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Culture Club, Producer, MainArtist - Boy George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mikey Craig, Composer, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Scard, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevan Frost, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - John Musgrave, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Album review
Culture Club's first album in 13 years doesn't disappoint on any level, and proves why they were one of the biggest bands of the 1980s. In fact, it's easily their most solid, mature, and focused album. They effortlessly blend together all the musical elements that made them a pop phenomenon, ranging from rock, soul, dance, and reggae to come up with a near perfect pop album. Boy George's vocals are as smoky, torchy ,and seductive as ever, and the band sounds tight and completely in tune with one another. Light reggae influences abound on this set, from the first single "I Just Wanna Be Loved," to the catchy, radio-ready "Maybe I'm a Fool" and the European hit "Your Kisses Are Charity" (which, on the single, featured vocals by Dolly Parton). The album also has its share of soulful, melancholy ballads, including the closer, "Less Than Perfect," which harks back to their Colour by Numbers Euro-hit "Victims," and the masterfully dark "Cold Shoulder," which ranks among the band's best. Then there's the retro-rock of "Sign Language," the irresistible, Latin-tinged dance song "Black Comedy," and their inspired take on the David Bowie classic "Starman." Not only is this a great album from start to finish, it is chock-full of songs which could be easily destined for hit single status. It is truly a mystery why this album was not released in the U.S., given the band's lasting popularity and Boy George's continuous media presence. This set would have easily been a hit, especially during the late-'90s/early-2000s craze for '80s music. A solid, satisfying album through and through.
© Jose Promis /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 15 track(s)
- Total length: 01:08:19
- Main artists: Culture Club
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Virgin Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1999 Virgin Records Limited ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
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