Digitally remastered and expanded two-CD version of the debut album by continental Latin jazz/pop combo Matt Bianco featuring acclaimed vocalist Basia. Originally released in 1984, Whose Side Are You On (UK #35) achieved platinum and gold sales status throughout the UK and Europe. Matt Bianco was part of the sophisticated pop sound that included Sade, Carmel, Swing Out Sister, and many others during the mid-‘80s. A total of five singles were lifted from the album including 'Get Out Of Your Lazy Bed' (UK #15), 'Sneaking Out The Back Door' (UK #44), 'Whose Side Are You On?' (UK #83), 'More Than I Can Bear' (UK #50), and their hallmark hit, 'Half A Minute' (UK #23).
This deluxe edition features 33 tracks - the original 10-song album plus 23 bonus tracks including 14 that mark their appearance on CD for the first time. The bonus material on this collection features all of the single versions, b-sides, remixes, and alternate versions that were released during the promotion of the original album. Also included are six demos and a brand new recording of 'Half A Minute'. The 20-page booklet contains brand new liner notes, lyrics, previously unseen photos, an illustrated discography, comprehensive credits, written contributions from producer Peter Collins and mix engineer Phil Harding, plus detailed track annotations from band members Mark Reilly, Danny White, and Basia.
