Kissing to Be Clever

by Culture Club

Kissing to Be Clever cover art

Culture Club's debut 'Kissing to Be Clever' introduced Boy George's androgynous image and soulful vocals to a mainstream audience through polished synthpop and pop reggae grooves. The album's blend of blue-eyed soul melodies with rhythmic new wave arrangements produced major hits while addressing themes of love, identity and sensuality. It established the group as a defining act of the early 1980s British pop scene.

Genres

  • Synthpop
  • New Wave
  • Pop Reggae

Tracklist

  1. White Boy (Dance Mix)
  2. You Know I'm Not Crazy
  3. I'll Tumble 4 Ya
  4. Take Control
  5. Love Twist (Featuring Captain Crucial)
  6. Boy, Boy, (I'm The Boy)
  7. I'm Afraid Of Me (Remix)
  8. White Boys Can't Control It
  9. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me