EPISODE · May 18, 2023 · 29 MIN
552 Prefab Sprout - Steve McQueen
from 1001 Album Club · host Birch
In June of 1985 Prefab Sprout released their second studio album. Produced by Thomas Dolby (Booker T. Boffin for those in the know), the album has been praised by critics as a "shimmering jazz-pop masterpiece" that is "buttressed by a phenomenal rhythm section and fairy-dusted with Wendy Smith's breathy harmonies". Let's talk Prefab Sprout, Steve McQueen! Editor's note: This is the last of episode of the batch with audio issues, recommended playback at 1.5x, apologies.
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In June of 1985 Prefab Sprout released their second studio album. Produced by Thomas Dolby (Booker T. Boffin for those in the know), the album has been praised by critics as a "shimmering jazz-pop masterpiece" that is "buttressed by a phenomenal rhythm section and fairy-dusted with Wendy Smith's breathy harmonies". Let's talk Prefab Sprout, Steve McQueen! Editor's note: This is the last of episode of the batch with audio issues, recommended playback at 1.5x, apologies.
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