Prefab Sprout

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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 as much commercial success. The band’s best known lineup was: 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, which was a hit in the UK and nominated for a Brit award. The band also had a UK Top 10 hit with 1988’s “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll”

Perhaps their finest album, Steve McQueen, originally released in June 1985, has been re-released in a 2-CD edition, this time with eight acoustic versions. The record company says: “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”.

The album “Steve McQueen” was released in the US under the title “Two Wheels Good” following pressure from the late actor’s estate.

Chronology of bandmembers (for factbox):

Paddy McAloon (born Patrick Joseph McAloon, 7 June 1957, Durham); vocals / guitars / keyboards

1	When Love Breaks Down full track	345
2	Appetite full track	244
3	Looking for Atlantis full track	241
4	Faron Young full track	194
5	Bonny full track	192
6	Cars and Girls	187
7	The King of Rock 'n' Roll full track	140
8	Goodbye Lucille #1	132
9	Desire As full track	124
10	Moving the River full track	106
11	Hallelujah	95
12	Horsin' Around full track	87
13	When the Angels full track	79
14	Carnival 2000 full track	76
15	Life of Surprises full track	70

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ted1986 wrote:
last month

because many people don't recognise true genius' like Prefab Sprout. Lots of people forget how great music was 20 years ago!

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InASafePlace wrote:
last month

Can somebody tell me why a band like Coldplay has more scrobbles than Prefab Sprout? It deosn't make much sense to me.

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ashastarmix wrote:
last month

my sister had this on vinyl when i was a kid.

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OrangeCrushn wrote:
last month

this is quality pop music!!!, like Crowded House, but lesser Known for some reason

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telleyjim wrote:
last month

I remember going into Boots on W-s-M high street to buy, "when love breaks down" when I was a young lad, "pre...what spr...who" was the reaction from the sales staff. To say I felt cool would be an understatement!

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HowzieDoozie wrote:
last month

Last.fm are such a tease!

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reichmwo wrote:
July 2008

can't get enough

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smid81 wrote:
July 2008

one of the 5 best bands ever

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dottyspimp wrote:
July 2008

oh how i love prefab sprout

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ThomasMayhew wrote:
June 2008

Excellent band.

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MacTonight wrote:
May 2008

Oh man, they're probably my favorite band at this time.

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MegatonShot wrote:
May 2008

The Comeback is feckin' awesome, I have to steal their other albums off my dad.

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stevemagpie wrote:
May 2008

saw these at the leadmill in 1988. the sort of music best enjoyed in the dark, they dont need any visual stimulation. oh to be young again.

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avenue1968 wrote:
May 2008

"Venus Of The Soup Kitchen" is a fine song.

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CDBD wrote:
May 2008

!!!NIGHTINGALES !!!

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lucas_lopes wrote:
May 2008

comeback!

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FooFranz wrote:
May 2008

OH Steve McQueen is ACE! especially Bonny and Faron Young :D

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skoti1974 wrote:
May 2008

!!!NIGHTINGALES !!!

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DuddaSnudda wrote:
March 2008

ginginnie i have to say the same. If my life was a motion picture these would be the songs to go with it :o) Paremiguel your soo right :o)

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ginginnie wrote:
March 2008

I recall the question O Paddy where art thou? There is a story behind each one of their songs in my life! When love breaks down is just sublime! perfect!

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