Truthdare Doubledare Explained

Truthdare Doubledare
Type:	studio
Artist:	Bronski Beat
Cover:	Truthdare doubledare.jpg
Caption:	Different releases of the album feature the drummers coloured blue or green.
Released:	28 April 1986^[1]
Studio:	Music Works The Scout Hut Berry Street Studios
Genre:	Synth-pop dance
Length:	60:49
Label:	London Recordings
Producer:	Adam Williams
Prev Title:	Hundreds & Thousands
Prev Year:	1985
Next Title:	Rainbow Nation
Next Year:	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

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."^[5] The Gazette noted that "the band's gay political stance and dance-floor logic remains intact."^[6]

Track listing

All tracks were written by Steve Bronski, Larry Steinbachek and John Jon.

Vinyl side one

1. "Hit That Perfect Beat" – 3:38
2. "Truthdare Doubledare" – 4:42
3. "C'mon! C'mon!" – 3:49
4. "Punishment for Love" – 4:14
5. "We Know How It Feels" – 4:13

Vinyl side two

1. "This Heart" – 4:17
2. "Do It" – 3:49
3. "Dr. John" – 4:36
4. "In My Dreams" – 4:17

U.S. CD and digital releases

1. "Hit That Perfect Beat" – 3:38
2. "Truthdare Doubledare" – 4:42
3. "C'mon! C'mon!" – 3:49
4. "Punishment for Love" – 4:14
5. "We Know How It Feels" – 4:13
6. "This Heart" – 4:17
7. "Do It" – 3:49
8. "Dr. John" – 4:36
9. "In My Dreams" – 4:17
10. "Hit That Perfect Beat" (12" version) – 6:25
11. "C'mon! C'mon!" (12" version) – 6:14

International CD release

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

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 Jon Foster – vocals

Additional musicians

• Adam Williams – bass guitar
• Bobby Valentino – violin
• Peter Glenister – guitar
• Alec Ewing – guitar
• Tony Marone – percussion
• Simon Clarke – flute, alto sax, baritone sax, piccolo
• Roddy Lorimer – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Tim Saunders – tenor sax
• David Stewart – bass trombone
• Tim Wheater – African noise flute
• The Kick Horns – brass arrangements and performance
• PP Arnold – backing vocals
• Beverly Skeete – backing vocals
• Jay Carly – backing vocals
• Mike Myers Major Minors – backing vocals

Technical personnel

• Adam Williams – production
• Tom Frederikse – engineering
• Gareth Jones – mixing
• Peter Barrett – cover design
• Ashworth Morton – photography
• Michael Morton – photography

Charts

Weekly charts

Notes and References

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