Truthdare Doubledare

Truthdare Doubledare
Different releases of the album feature the drummers coloured blue or green.
Studio album by
Bronski Beat
Released28 April 1986[1]
Studios
  • Music Works
  • The Scout Hut
  • Berry Street
Genres
Length60:49
LabelLondon
ProducerAdam Williams
Bronski Beat chronology
Hundreds & Thousands
(1985)		 Truthdare Doubledare
(1986)		 Rainbow Nation
(1995)
Singles from Truthdare Doubledare
  1. "Hit That Perfect Beat"
    Released: 11 November 1985[2]
  2. "C'mon! C'mon!"
    Released: 10 March 1986[3]

Truthdare Doubledare is the second album (released in 1986 on MCA Records) by the British synth-pop band Bronski Beat.[4][5] It is their first album to feature John Foster as lead vocalist, following the departure of Jimmy Somerville.[6]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarHalf star[7]

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."[8] The Gazette noted that "the band's gay political stance and dance-floor logic remains intact."[9]

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

Chart (1986/87) Peak
position
Australian Albums Chart[10] 12
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[11]20
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[12]21
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[13]35
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[14]9
UK Albums (Official Charts)[15]18
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[16]18
UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)[17]5

References

  1. ↑ "New Albums" (PDF). Music Week. 26 April 1986. p. 25. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  2. ↑ "Music Week" (PDF). p. 20.
  3. ↑ "Music Week" (PDF). p. 8.
  4. ↑ Burliuk, Greg (21 June 1986). "Truthdare Doubledare Bronski Beat". Magazine. The Kingston Whig-Standard. p. 1.
  5. ↑ Farber, Jim (14 August 1986). "Records: Truthdare Doubledare". Rolling Stone (480): 46.
  6. ↑ Matsumoto, Jon (27 July 1986). "Bronskis Breathe". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 93.
  7. ↑ AllMusic review
  8. ↑ Abrams, Mike (13 June 1986). "Bronski Beat Truthdare Doubledare". Ottawa Citizen. p. D5.
  9. ↑ Griffin, John (3 July 1986). "Summer gems sparkle". The Gazette. p. F3.
  10. ↑ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  11. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Bronski Beat – Truthdare Doubledare" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  12. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Bronski Beat – Truthdare Doubledare" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  13. ↑ "Charts.nz – Bronski Beat – Truthdare Doubledare". Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  14. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Bronski Beat – Truthdare Doubledare". Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  15. ↑ "Official Albums Chart on 4/5/1986 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  16. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 10/7/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  17. ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 10/7/2026 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 July 2026.


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