Confessions Of A Pop Group = コンフェッション・オブ・ア・ポップ・グループ – The Style Council = ザ・スタイル・カウンシル* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Released in 1988, ‘Confessions Of A Pop Group’ stands as The Style Council’s most ambitious and divisive work—a sophisticated exploration of pop, jazz, and classical influences. Far from simply riding the wave of ’80s pop, Paul Weller and Mick Talbot crafted a record that challenges expectations, pushing the boundaries of what a pop band could express. The album’s first half fuses buoyant melodies with biting social commentary, while the second side ventures into lush, piano-led suites and orchestral arrangements rarely attempted by their contemporaries. Tracks like ‘It’s a Very Deep Sea’ and ‘Changing of the Guard’ reveal a band unafraid of vulnerability or experimentation, offering a listening experience that rewards close attention. This is not just a collection of songs, but a sonic diary reflecting upon the era’s political anxieties and personal confessions alike. For collectors, ‘Confessions Of A Pop Group’ is a fascinating document of a band daring to reinvent their sound, making it essential for anyone who appreciates pop music that’s both challenging and heartfelt. It’s an album that stands apart, inviting listeners to rediscover the art of the pop album as high craft.

Track List:
– The Piano Paintings –
A1 – It’s A Very Deep Sea = イッツ・ア・ヴェリー・ディープ・シー – 5:32
A2 – The Story Of Someones Shoe = ストーリー・オブ・サムワンズ・シュー – 3:40
A3 – Changing Of The Guard = チェンジング・オブ・ザ・ガード – 2:49
A4 – The Little Boy In A Castle: A Dove Flew Down From The Elephant = ( i ) 城の少年 (ii) 象から落ちた鳩 – 3:01
A5 – The Gardener Of Eden: In The Beginning / The Gardener Of Eden / Mourning The Passing Of Time = エデンの庭師(３つの組曲) ( i ) 初めに (ii) エデンの庭師 (iii) 過ぎ去りし日々への哀悼 – 10:29
– Confessions Of A Pop Group –
B1 – Life At A Top Peoples Health Farm = トップ・ピープルズ・ヘルス・ファーム – 4:18
B2 – Why I Went Missing = ホワイ・アイ・ウエント・ミッシング – 4:43
B3 – How She Threw It All Away = シー・スルー・イット・オール・アウェイ – 4:17
B4 – Iwasadoledadstoyboy = ドールダッズ・トイボーイ – 4:27
B5 – Confessions 1, 2 & 3 = 告白１、２、３ – 4:43
B6 – Confessions Of A Pop Group = ポップ・グループの告白 – 9:26