Jon Jon Foster, vocalist for Bronski Beat’s second era, reflects on the band’s 40th anniversary deluxe reissue of “Truthdare Doubledare” (1986). After Jimmy Somerville’s departure in 1985, Steve Bronski and Larry Steinbachek recruited Foster, whom they had known since the late 1970s, resulting in the hit single “Hit That Perfect Beat” and the genre-blending album that combined Hi-NRG dancefloor energy with political commentary and electronic experimentation. Rather than feeling pressure to replace Somerville, Foster emphasizes the organic collaboration between longtime friends. The album was produced under tight deadline constraints from their label London Records following the single’s success. Cherry Red Records’ expanded anniversary edition includes remastered audio, BBC recordings, remixes, and rare material, allowing Foster to revisit a transformative period in the band’s history and celebrate the creative partnership with Bronski and Steinbachek that shaped one of synth-pop’s most intriguing chapters.
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