Following Prefab Sprout's return to grace earlier this year with the re-release of I Trawl The Megahertz, and ahead of the new album announced for a few months from now, here are 4 vinyl records from the Prefab Sprout catalog:
Swoon: (1984) the debut album, remarkably complex in terms of compositions. Paddy McAloon’s musical ambitions are already evident: orchestral pop with sophisticated arrangements (even if recording resources seem limited), and melodic emphasis borrowed from American musicals. In 1984, the album received excellent critical acclaim from the specialized press. Single vinyl
From Langley Park to Memphis (1988): the third album, which cemented their success and popularity with two certified "MTV" hits: Cars And Girls, and The King Of Rock N Roll. The album was certified Gold in France (>100K units). Cars And Girls remains a radio "gold" even today.
Single vinyl
Jordan The Come Back (1990): 19 tracks, double vinyl. For some, the artistic peak of P.S.'s career, alongside Steve McQueen. These two albums are the result of the collaboration between Paddy McAloon and producer Thomas Dolby. Here again, McAloon’s melodic mastery sweeps across all the genres he loves (musicals, film soundtracks, hyper-arranged orchestral pop, etc.).
A life of Surprises: The best of Prefab Sprout. If you can only have one, then this is the double vinyl PS to own. Featuring Cars And Girls, When Love Breaks Down, and The King Of Rock N Roll. Double vinyl
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