Reissued for the first time since 1987, Bryan Ferry’s ‘B?te 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, whose co-writing credit on the 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, ‘B?te 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. Deluxe 2-CD set includes a bonus disc of remixes, packaged in Japanese-style oversized sleeve.

Tracklist:

1. Limbo
2. Kiss And Tell
3. New Town
4. Day For Night
5. Zamba
6. Right Stuff
7. Seven Deadly Sins
8. Name Of The Game
9. Bte Noire
10. Limbo
11. Right Stuff [12″ Dance Mix]
12. Bete Noire
13. Kiss And Tell
14. Limbo
15. Right Stuff [Brooklyn Mix]
16. Limbo
17. Kiss And Tell
18. Right Stuff [Dub Mix]
19. Limbo
20. Kiss And Tell
21. Right Stuff [Johnson Somerset Remix]

UPC: 4099964189414
Label: Bmg Rights Managemen
Release Date: 11.14.25
Format: CD

Reissued for the first time since 1987, Bryan Ferry’s ‘B?te 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), ‘B?te 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. Pressed on 180g purple vinyl. Limited Edition.

Tracklist:

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

UPC: 4099964185133
Label: Bmg Rights Managemen
Release Date: 11.14.25
Format: Vinyl