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Witton Gilbert, County Durham (1976 – present)
Prefab Sprout are an English pop band from Witton Gilbert, County Durham formed in 1976, who rose to fame during the 1980s. Though critically acclaimed, and considered by many to have released some of the best pop albums of the decade, the band never matched this acclaim with commercial success. The band’s best known lineup comprised Paddy McAloon (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Wendy Smith (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Martin McAloon (bass), and Neil Conti (drums).
Their biggest commercial and critical success came with 1990’s Jordan: The Comeback (one of two albums produced by Thomas Dolby), which was a hit in the UK and nominated for a BRIT award. The band also had a UK Top 10 hit with their 1988 song
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Perhaps their finest album, Steve McQueen (originally released in June 1985) was re-released in August 2007 as a 2-CD deluxe edition, with a bonus disc of eight acoustic reinterpretations of some of the original tracks. Of the release, the record company said: “Digitally remastered by original producer Thomas Dolby, the album is sounding even better than ever. As if that weren’t enough it is complemented here with a second disc containing eight sublime acoustic versions, which have been specially re-recorded for this release by Paddy McAloon.”
Steve McQueen was released in the US under the title Two Wheels Good following pressure from the late actor’s estate.
Their biggest commercial and critical success came with 1990’s Jordan: The Comeback (one of two albums produced by Thomas Dolby), which was a hit in the UK and nominated for a BRIT award. The band also had a UK Top 10 hit with their 1988 song
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.Perhaps their finest album, Steve McQueen (originally released in June 1985) was re-released in August 2007 as a 2-CD deluxe edition, with a bonus disc of eight acoustic reinterpretations of some of the original tracks. Of the release, the record company said: “Digitally remastered by original producer Thomas Dolby, the album is sounding even better than ever. As if that weren’t enough it is complemented here with a second disc containing eight sublime acoustic versions, which have been specially re-recorded for this release by Paddy McAloon.”
Steve McQueen was released in the US under the title Two Wheels Good following pressure from the late actor’s estate.
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Looking for Atlantis
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dardar227 wrote:
Paddy McAloon = Genius. One of the best if not the best groups to come out of the 80's or pop music..period.
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blixa242 wrote:
I like the new album a lot, especially Ride and Sweet Gospel Music.
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Ituri wrote:
Hot Dog!
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OrneryCat wrote:
Long-legged candy!
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Ituri wrote:
High kickin’ dandy!
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Kleinempfanger wrote:
Albuquerque!
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Ituri wrote:
jumpin' frog!
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OrneryCat wrote:
hot dog!
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Kleinempfanger wrote:
Hm, I'm starting to like it more. I just can't help thinking how good it would have been with a full-fledged production...
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Kleinempfanger wrote:
It really is a bit uneven to my ears. Maybe I expected a bit too much from this record...
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Supertransonic wrote:
Huge fan, but im SO disappointed in the new album... It's cheesy, confusing, and cliched..
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S_JnrIII wrote:
Where's King of rock n' roll?
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Ituri wrote:
Paddy is the last of the great Romantics!
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olaffff wrote:
"I know I'm probably the best writer on the planet. Seriously. Seriously -- I just know it! " - McAloon 1985, well I believe him
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yakkowarner wrote:
In reply, remember that the 'new' album is technically only a collection of demos, with EVERYTHING played by Paddy McAloon. Consequently it may not be as lush and textured as you might desire, but in my opinion this only adds to it's charm. I think it's a masterpiece.
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peotech wrote:
oooh noo, its Prefab all over again. I Love it!!
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stuart1861 wrote:
IMHO, their "new" album is a disappointment. Too weak (musically) and too predictable.
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yakkowarner wrote:
Love the new Album. I know it is based on demos from 1992 , but it really misses the contributions of Wendy Smith and Thomas Dolby. Probably my favourite purchase of the year!
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DarkMarkBe wrote:
"Let's change the world with music" is, in my humble opinion, a fantastic pop album. The music might not be new (being kept "hidden" in a desk drawer for over ten years), yet it sounds fresh and carries so much spirit into the new millenium. Yes, I love it.
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TalkingScarlet wrote:
The new album is genius! Earth The Story So Far, Falling In Love, Sweet Gospel Music - up there with the best ever.
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