About this item

Reissued for the first time since 1987, Bryan Ferry’s ‘Bête Noire’ is a masterclass in moody sophistication, blending art-pop, jazz-tinged balladry and late-’80s electronic textures into a rich, cinematic whole. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the album features collaborations with some of the era’s finest musicians, including guitarist Johnny Marr (The Smiths), whose co-writing credit on the brooding lead single 'The Right Stuff' brings an edgier undercurrent to Ferry’s signature style.

Other highlights include the sultry 'Kiss and Tell' and the hauntingly atmospheric 'Limbo', both of which showcase Ferry’s ability to fuse romance and intrigue with sonic elegance. With production contributions from Patrick Leonard (known for his work with Madonna), 'Bête Noire' stands as one of Ferry’s most ambitious and polished solo statements — a collector’s essential and a hidden treasure from one of British pop’s most distinctive voices.

TRACK LISTING

LP Tracklisting:
1. Limbo
2. Kiss And Tell
3. New Town
4. Day For Night
5. Zamba
6. The Right Stuff
7. Seven Deadly Sins
8. The Name Of The Game
9. Bête Noire

CD Tracklisting:
1. Limbo
2. Kiss And Tell
3. New Town
4. Day For Night
5. Zamba
6. The Right Stuff
7. Seven Deadly Sins
8. The Name Of The Game
9. Bête Noire
10. Limbo - Brooklyn Mix
11. The Right Stuff - 12"" Dance Mix
12. Bete Noire - Instrumental
13. Kiss And Tell - 7"" Edit
14. Limbo - Latin Mix
15. The Right Stuff - Brooklyn Mix
16. Limbo - Latin Mix 12"" Version
17. Kiss And Tell - Dance Mix
18. The Right Stuff - Dub Mix
19. Limbo - Brooklyn Mix 12"" Version
20. Kiss And Tell - Dub Mix
21. The Right Stuff - Johnson Somerset Mix