Truthdare Doubledare is the second album (released in 1986 on MCA Records) by the British synth-pop band Bronski Beat. It is their first album to feature John Foster as lead vocalist, following the departure of Jimmy Somerville.
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." The Gazette noted that "the band's gay political stance and dance-floor logic remains intact."
Track listing All tracks were written by Steve Bronski, Larry Steinbachek and John Jon.
Vinyl side one "Hit That Perfect Beat" – 3:38 "Truthdare Doubledare" – 4:42 "C'mon! C'mon!" – 3:49 "Punishment for Love" – 4:14 "We Know How It Feels" – 4:13
Vinyl side two "This Heart" – 4:17 "Do It" – 3:49 "Dr. John" – 4:36 "In My Dreams" – 4:17
U.S. CD and digital releases "Hit That Perfect Beat" – 3:38 "Truthdare Doubledare" – 4:42 "C'mon! C'mon!" – 3:49 "Punishment for Love" – 4:14 "We Know How It Feels" – 4:13 "This Heart" – 4:17 "Do It" – 3:49 "Dr. John" – 4:36 "In My Dreams" – 4:17 "Hit That Perfect Beat" (12" version) – 6:25 "C'mon! C'mon!" (12" version) – 6:14
International CD release "Hit That Perfect Beat" – 3:38 "Truthdare Doubledare" – 4:43 "C'mon! C'mon!" – 3:50 "Punishment for Love" – 4:14 "We Know How It Feels" – 4:13 "This Heart" – 4:19 "Do It" – 3:50 "Dr. John" – 4:41 "In My Dreams" – 4:17 "What Are You Going to Do About It" – 6:15 "C'mon! C'mon!" (12" version) – 6:15 "Hit That Perfect Beat" (12" version) – 6:21 "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 Chart (1986/87) PeakpositionAustralian Albums Chart12Chart (2026) Peakposition
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