Released in 1997, Andromeda Heights was produced by Paddy McAloon and recorded by Calum Malcolm. The production style and pace of the album is a fairly strong departure from Prefab Sprout's previous works, especially Swoon (1984) and Steve McQueen (1985). The liner notes do list a thank-you to previous Sprout producer Thomas Dolby for "his encouragement and advice". This album's sound is akin in tone to the later works (post-Painting It Red) of The Beautiful South, with warm full tones and a more relaxed feel. The liner notes state that the music was performed by… read more
Released in 1997, Andromeda Heights was produced by Paddy McAloon and recorded by Calum Malcolm. The production style and pace of the album is a fair… read more
Released in 1997, Andromeda Heights was produced by Paddy McAloon and recorded by Calum Malcolm. The production style and pace of the album is a fairly strong departure from Prefab Sprou… read more
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… read more
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 relea… read more
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,… read more