Kissing To Be Clever = ミステリー・ボーイ – Culture Club = カルチャー・クラブ* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Kissing To Be Clever marks the audacious debut of Culture Club, a band that became synonymous with the vibrant, genre-blurring spirit of the early 1980s. Released in 1982, this record introduced the world to Boy George’s soulful vocals and the group’s uncanny ability to fuse pop, reggae, and new wave into something utterly fresh. Tracks like “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” and “Time (Clock of the Heart)” didn’t just top charts—they signaled a shift in pop music, blending infectious melodies with introspective lyricism and a bold, gender-bending aesthetic that challenged the era’s norms.

Spinning this album is like opening a time capsule: its radiant hooks and lush arrangements evoke a sense of nostalgia, while its underlying themes of love, identity, and vulnerability remain just as resonant today. Kissing To Be Clever isn’t just an essential listen for 80s enthusiasts—it’s a testament to the power of pop as a vehicle for self-expression and cultural change. For any vinyl collector or music lover, this record offers both sonic pleasure and a snapshot of a pivotal moment in pop history.

Track List:
A1 – White Boy (Dance Mix) = ホワイト・ボーイ – 4:38
A2 – You Know I’m Not Crazy = 知ってるくせに – 3:34
A3 – I’ll Tumble 4 Ya = 君のためなら – 2:35
A4 – Take Control = お気に召すまま – 3:07
A5 – Love Twist = ラブ・ツイスト – 4:21
B1 – Mystery Boy = ミステリー・ボーイ – 3:34
B2 – Boy, Boy, (I’m The Boy) = アイム・ザ・ボーイ – 3:50
B3 – I’m Afraid Of Me (Remix) = あしたのボクは？ – 3:14
B4 – White Boys Can’t Control It = 悲しきホワイト・ボーイ – 3:42
B5 – Do You Really Want To Hurt Me = 君は完璧さ – 4:21