Truthdare Doubledare

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Truthdare Doubledare
Studio album by
Released28 April 1986[1]
StudioMusic Works, The Scout Hut and Berry Street Studios.
Genre
Length60:49
LabelLondon Records
ProducerAdam Williams
Bronski Beat chronology
Hundreds & Thousands
(1985)
Truthdare Doubledare
(1986)
Rainbow Nation
(1995)

Truthdare Doubledare is the second album (released in 1986 on MCA Records) by the British dance band Bronski Beat.[2][3] It is their first album to feature John Foster as lead vocalist, following the departure of Jimmy Somerville.[4]

Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]

The Ottawa Citizen wrote that "the Caribbean sound of 'C'mon! C'mon!' and the energetic dance number, 'Hit That Perfect Beat', are prime examples of the Bronskis' diverse musical change."[6] The Gazette noted that "the band's gay political stance and dance-floor logic remains intact."[7]

Track listing[edit]

  1. "Hit That Perfect Beat" - 3:38
  2. "Truthdare Doubledare" - 4:43
  3. "C'mon! C'mon!" - 3:50
  4. "Punishment for Love" - 4:14
  5. "We Know How It Feels" - 4:13
  6. "This Heart" - 4:19
  7. "Do It" - 3:50
  8. "Dr. John" - 4:41
  9. "In My Dreams" - 4: 17
  10. "What Are You Going to Do About It" - 6:15
  11. "C'mon C'mon" (12" version) - 6:15
  12. "Hit That Perfect Beat" (12" version) - 6:21
  13. "I Gave You Everything" - 4:00

Personnel[edit]

Bronski Beat
  • Steve Bronski - 6- and 12-string guitars, double-speed guitar, accordion, synthesizers, keyboards, programming
  • Larry Steinbachek - drums, percussion, drum programming, keyboards, marimba
  • John Foster - vocals

Singles[edit]

Charts[edit]

Weekly charts[edit]

Chart (1986/87) Peak
position
Australian Albums Chart[8] 12

References[edit]

  1. ^ "New Albums" (PDF). Music Week. 26 April 1986. p. 25. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  2. ^ Burliuk, Greg (21 June 1986). "Truthdare Doubledare Bronski Beat". Magazine. The Kingston Whig-Standard. p. 1.
  3. ^ Farber, Jim (14 August 1986). "Records: Truthdare Doubledare". Rolling Stone (480): 46.
  4. ^ Matsumoto, Jon (27 July 1986). "Bronskis Breathe". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 93.
  5. ^ AllMusic review
  6. ^ Abrams, Mike (13 June 1986). "Bronski Beat Truthdare Doubledare". Ottawa Citizen. p. D5.
  7. ^ Griffin, John (3 July 1986). "Summer gems sparkle". The Gazette. p. F3.
  8. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.