How many Prefab Sprout releases are on Riffiter?

28 releases are catalogued, spanning 1982 to 2019.

When was Prefab Sprout formed?

Prefab Sprout formed in 1978, in England, UK.

What genre is Prefab Sprout?

Prefab Sprout is catalogued under Pop.

What is the most recent Prefab Sprout release on Riffiter?

I Trawl the Megahertz, released in 2019.

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Prefab Sprout

Prefab Sprout is a pop artist from England, UK formed in 1978. 28 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Pop · England, UK · Best pop albums

28
Releases: 1982–2019
Active years: 1978
Formed

Tidal

Deezer

Singles & EPs

7

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Prefab Sprout debuted in 1982 with their self-released single, "Lions In My Own Garden: Exit Someone" - songwriter Paddy McAloon wanted a song title where the first letters of the words spelled out Limoges, the French city where his former girlfriend was staying at the time. Music journalist Stuart Maconie described the track as "enigmatic, melancholy, tuneful and therefore perfect for a jobless literature graduate with girlfriend problems". Their debut album, Swoon, was released on the Kitchenware label in March 1984. The following album, the Thomas Dolby-produced Steve McQueen, (released in America as Two Wheels Good after McQueen's estate expressed their displeasure with the title) was highly praised by critics. Their Protest Songs album was recorded next, but was not released until 1989. It included the song "Life of Surprises", which later became the title track for their greatest hits compilation album. Their biggest commercial success in the UK came with the 1988 single "The King of Rock 'N' Roll", taken from the album From Langley Park to Memphis. It reached No. 7 in the UK Singles Chart, their only single to reach the Top 10. From Langley Park to Memphis included guest app…

Prefab Sprout in brief

How many Prefab Sprout releases are on Riffiter?: 28 releases are catalogued, spanning 1982 to 2019.
When was Prefab Sprout formed?: Prefab Sprout formed in 1978, in England, UK.
What genre is Prefab Sprout?: Prefab Sprout is catalogued under Pop.
What is the most recent Prefab Sprout release on Riffiter?: I Trawl the Megahertz, released in 2019.