album · October 25, 1984

Waking Up with the House on Fire

Culture Club

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The third album from Culture Club, "Waking Up with the House on Fire," saw the band further explore a more rock-influenced sound, moving away from their earlier reggae and soul inflections. This album marked a more mature, albeit divisive, chapter in their career.

• "Waking Up with the House on Fire" reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and number 20 on the US Billboard 200.
• The album features the singles "Move Away," which peaked at number 7 on the UK singles chart, and "It's a Miracle."
• This was the last studio album to feature the full original lineup of the band.

Culture Club is a British band known for its new wave and synth-pop sound, fronted by the flamboyant singer Boy George. They achieved massive international success in the early 1980s with their distinctive style and chart-topping singles.