| Truthdare Doubledare | ||||
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| Released | 28 April 1986 [1] | |||
| Studio | Music Works, The Scout Hut and Berry Street Studios. | |||
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| Length | 60:49 | |||
| Label | London Records | |||
| Producer | Adam Williams | |||
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Truthdare Doubledare is the second album (released in 1986 on MCA Records) by the British dance band Bronski Beat. [2] [3] It is their first album to feature John Foster as lead vocalist, following the departure of Jimmy Somerville. [4]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [5] |
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." [6] The Gazette noted that "the band's gay political stance and dance-floor logic remains intact." [7]
| Chart (1986/87) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums Chart [8] | 12 |
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