IanJ's log of Swoon by Prefab Sprout | Factory.fm

12/5/2024

Originally the slightly awkward and too-smart-for-its-own-good debut, this has turned into one of my go-to Sprout albums. This is most definitely NOT The King Of Rock and Roll. Rather it is a collection of angular, scratchy tunes (and what tunes they are!) about never playing basketball, Jodrell Bank and the life of a celebrity chess master. Aztec Camera, Lloyd Cole, and The Smiths are all obvious reference points. But there never was and never will be a songwriter like Paddy McAloon.

Release Cover Prefab Sprout - Swoon

Swoon

3/12/1984

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IanJ
@brodieconley - for sure. Inspired by seeing Martin McAloon earlier in the week doing his take on the Prefab's back-catalogue. Great to hear those songs live again, even if it's not the full experience.
brodieconley
Hell yeah! Love the Sprout!

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