Truthdare Doubledare

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

Truthdare Doubledare
Different releases of the album feature the drummers coloured blue or green.
Studio album by Bronski Beat
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
Bronski Beat chronology
Hundreds & Thousands (1985) Truthdare Doubledare (1986) Rainbow Nation (1995)
Singles from Truthdare Doubledare
"Hit That Perfect Beat" Released: 11 November 1985[2] "C'mon! C'mon!" Released: 10 March 1986[3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[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

Weekly charts

Chart (1986/87)	Peak position
Australian Albums Chart[10]	12