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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.

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ItsLuizzHolmez wrote:
Monday evening

"One of the best if not the best groups to come out of the 80's or pop music..period. " I love Prefab Sprout and think they're amazing but I have to disagree with this.

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nissinen wrote:
last week

Music Is A Princess !!!

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dardar227 wrote:
last month

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:
last month

I like the new album a lot, especially Ride and Sweet Gospel Music.

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Ituri wrote:
last month

Hot Dog!

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OrneryCat wrote:
October 2009

Long-legged candy!

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Ituri wrote:
October 2009

High kickin’ dandy!

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Kleinempfanger wrote:
October 2009

Albuquerque!

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Ituri wrote:
October 2009

jumpin' frog!

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OrneryCat wrote:
October 2009

hot dog!

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Kleinempfanger wrote:
October 2009

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:
October 2009

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:
September 2009

Huge fan, but im SO disappointed in the new album... It's cheesy, confusing, and cliched..

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S_JnrIII wrote:
September 2009

Where's King of rock n' roll?

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Ituri wrote:
September 2009

Paddy is the last of the great Romantics!

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olaffff wrote:
September 2009

"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:
September 2009

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:
September 2009

oooh noo, its Prefab all over again. I Love it!!

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stuart1861 wrote:
September 2009

IMHO, their "new" album is a disappointment. Too weak (musically) and too predictable.

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yakkowarner wrote:
September 2009

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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