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]

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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]

All tracks were written by Steve Bronski, Larry Steinbachek and John Jon.

Vinyl side one

1. "Hit That Perfect Beat" – 3:38
2. "Truthdare Doubledare" – 4:42
3. "C'mon! C'mon!" – 3:49
4. "Punishment for Love" – 4:14
5. "We Know How It Feels" – 4:13

Vinyl side two

1. "This Heart" – 4:17
2. "Do It" – 3:49
3. "Dr. John" – 4:36
4. "In My Dreams" – 4:17

U.S. CD and digital releases

1. "Hit That Perfect Beat" – 3:38
2. "Truthdare Doubledare" – 4:42
3. "C'mon! C'mon!" – 3:49
4. "Punishment for Love" – 4:14
5. "We Know How It Feels" – 4:13
6. "This Heart" – 4:17
7. "Do It" – 3:49
8. "Dr. John" – 4:36
9. "In My Dreams" – 4:17
10. "Hit That Perfect Beat" (12" version) – 6:25
11. "C'mon! C'mon!" (12" version) – 6:14

International CD release

1. "Hit That Perfect Beat" – 3:38
2. "Truthdare Doubledare" – 4:43
3. "C'mon! C'mon!" – 3:50
4. "Punishment for Love" – 4:14
5. "We Know How It Feels" – 4:13
6. "This Heart" – 4:19
7. "Do It" – 3:50
8. "Dr. John" – 4:41
9. "In My Dreams" – 4:17
10. "What Are You Going to Do About It" – 6:15
11. "C'mon! C'mon!" (12" version) – 6:15
12. "Hit That Perfect Beat" (12" version) – 6:21
13. "I Gave You Everything" – 4:00

Bronski Beat

• Steve Bronski – 6- and 12-string guitars, double-speed guitar, accordion, synthesizers, keyboards, programming
• Larry Steinbachek – drums, percussion, drum programming, keyboards, marimba
• John Jon Foster – vocals

Additional musicians

• Adam Williams – bass guitar
• Bobby Valentino – violin
• Peter Glenister – guitar
• Alec Ewing – guitar
• Tony Marone – percussion
• Simon Clarke – flute, alto sax, baritone sax, piccolo
• Roddy Lorimer – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Tim Saunders – tenor sax
• David Stewart – bass trombone
• Tim Wheater – African noise flute
• The Kick Horns – brass arrangements and performance
• PP Arnold – backing vocals
• Beverly Skeete – backing vocals
• Jay Carly – backing vocals
• Mike Myers Major Minors – backing vocals

Technical personnel

• Adam Williams – production
• Tom Frederikse – engineering
• Gareth Jones – mixing
• Peter Barrett – cover design
• Ashworth Morton – photography
• Michael Morton – photography