The Cost of Loving

by The Style Council

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 2 February 1987
  • Label: Polydor
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 42:04
  • Community rating: 2.76/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Steve Sidelnyk, John Valentine, Guy Barker, Billy Chapman, Anne Stephenson, Ashley Slater, Pete Thams, Paul Weller, The Dynamic Mc's, Steve White, Roddy Lorimer, Luke Tunney, Camelle Hinds, Dee C. Lee, Chris Lawrence

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Paul Weller and Mick Talbot steered their polished aesthetic further into American-influenced contemporary R&B and synthetic soul textures. 'The Cost of Loving' features a sleek, sophisticated production style that alienated some long-time fans but reflected the changing pop landscape of the era. Characterized by its lush arrangements, the record delves into mellow reflections on romance and modern life.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. It Didn't Matter (5:44)
  2. Right To Go (5:10)
  3. Heavens Above (6:11)
  4. Fairy Tales (4:08)
  5. Angel (4:30)
  6. Walking The Night (4:30)
  7. Waiting (4:25)
  8. The Cost Of Loving (4:19)
  9. A Woman's Song (3:04)

Credits

  • Steve White - drums, percussion, written-by
  • Mick Talbot - electric organ [hammond organ], piano [piano forte], electric piano [wurlitzer], electric piano [rhodes], synthesizer, synth bass [bass synths], written-by
  • Jack Adams - lacquer cut by
  • Dee C. Lee - lead vocals, backing vocals
  • Lynne Easton - make-up
  • Weller/Talbot - written by
  • Steve Sidelnyk - percussion, congas
  • The Dynamic Mc's - rap, written-by

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