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Steve Mcqueen Import

Prefab Sprout Format: Audio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars 30 customer reviews
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Track Listings

Disc: 1

  1. Faron Young
  2. Bonny
  3. Appetite
  4. When Love Breaks Down
  5. Goodbye Lucille #1 (Johnny Johnny)
  6. Hallelujah
  7. Moving the River
  8. Horsin' Around
  9. Desire As
  10. Blueberry Pies
  11. When the Angels

Product Details

  • Audio CD (April 2, 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Sony Bmg Europe
  • ASIN: B000NJLPYI
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #103,553 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 starsA Sonic and Musical Masterpiece
By gnagfloW on April 19, 2007
Format: Audio CD
Steve McQueen is an album I've been hoping to be re-mastered for years, along with Prefab's other great album, Jordan: The Comeback. Jordan was an incredible album packed with great songs diverse both musically and lyrically. SM was, however, more ethereal in its production with a sound that really has not been duplicated, ever. Most people who listened to their first record, Swoon, are aware that Thomas Dolby, the producer, had an enormous influence on the outcome of SM. Not only is the production different but the structure of the songs is better crafted. Having at first listened to SM as a record, I always felt that the CD version lacked depth. It must be added that the CD version I am used to is the American version of SM (called Two Wheels Good because the estate objected to the title). That version included a fantastic extended version of Faron Young, a great county cover of He'll Have To Go and one more track. When Love Breaks Down is also in an inferior state on Two Wheels Good, being slightly edited and mixed

Now, more than 20 years after its initial release the album has been re-released, re-mastered by Thomas Dolby himself. The extra tracks from Two Wheels Good are nowhere to be found. That is understandable since Dolby had nothing to do with that production and they were also not really part of the original Steve McQueen release. On a brighter note, the better version of When Love Breaks Down is intact.

Although some recent re-mastered versions have improved the sound quality significantly, often it is simply because the transfer to the CD was initially incredibly sloppy. Despite not being satisfied with the sound quality of Two Wheels Good, I cannot say that it was bad.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsSorely missing "He'll Have to Go" and "The Yearning Loins", but a revelation nonetheless.
By G. A. Skala on May 30, 2007
Format: Audio CD
This record is a pop mastepiece. Not only has it held up well over the years, but it's taken on a beautiful mystical aura unlike anything from the 80's. The 80's were filled with great rock records, but as far as the pop side of music goes, this record is the cream of the crop..

Frankly I've grown so accustomed to the bonus tracks "The Yearning Loins" and "He'll Have to GO' on the American version of SMcQ (titled 'Two Wheels Good) as a regular part of the record. "He'll Have To Go", a bonus track and one of the Sprout's best, the song that won me over initially as a Prefab fan, rounds out the record-long meditation on the male condition beautifully.

On the American side of the fan fence, it's wonderful to hear great old tunes with a fresh polish, but I'm still holding onto my copy of Two Wheels Good. I like the title better (and Thomas Dolby's vision and contribution aside) the non-Dolby produced bonus tracks really do make a big difference.

When I first heard Paddy McAloon was re-recording acoustic versions of the songs I groaned. But when I finally heard them, it was an amazing experience. I never realized just how great "Appetite" was until I heard the demo. And the version of "Desire As", is incredible. "When Love Breaks Down" should be on heavy rotation at Starbucks. We'll see ...
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe world doesn't need another Prefab Sprout album
By Sylvain L. on May 4, 2007
Format: Audio CD
I have all of Prefab Sprout music. All the albums, all the b-sides, all the rarities. All? Well, not quite. Like you I'm missing these albums that are somewhere in Paddy McAloon's head: "Earth, the story so far", the musical about Zorro, etc. All this stuff that fuels fan forums discussions and which will probably never see the light of the day, because Paddy McAloon could not produce them the way he wanted.

But maybe it's better this way. Just think about it: "Steve McQueen", "From Langley Park to Memphis", "Jordan: the comeback" and the underrated "Andromeda Heights". 4 albums, 4 gems. Isn't this enough? After these, "The Gunman" was not as good and "I trawl the Megahertz" definitely doesn't belong to the Prefab Sprout history.

I have all of Prefab Sprout music yet I bought this new edition of "Steve McQueen". Because it sounds like never before, and because these 8 acoustic tracks are actually far more than an unplugged session.

So the world doesn't need a new Prefab Sprout record. The world just needs to (re) discover the best pop album ever produced: "Steve McQueen", by Prefab Sprout. 1985.
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5.0 out of 5 starsOne of Paddy's finest albums
By Wayne Klein HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on August 23, 2007
Format: Audio CD
I honestly didn't discover Prefab Sprout until 1988 but immediatley fell in love with this album. I had the "Two Wheels Good" version so, like a lot of American fans here, I do miss the two bonus tracks (the "Faron Truckin' Remix" was never a big deal to me)and wish they had added them on either to the second disc or, after a brief pause, on the first. Regardless, "Steve McQueen" sounds extremely good in this reissue with nice detail and warmth in the remastering done by producer Thomas Dolby.

We also get the 8 track acoustic album with Paddy playing and singing solo (although he does double track some stuff on here as well). Reportedly this 8 track acoustic disc took more time to record than the original album. If so, it was certainly worth the wait--Paddy's playing and singing of the songs offers a fresh alternative and is as close to the original demos as we'll ever get (he doesn't have a copy of the demos anymore although Thomas Dolby might...mmmm...here's an opportunity for a rarities CD).

A terrific album got better although, like a lot of folks, I'm not getting rid of my "Two Wheels Good" just yet because I want the other songs NOT on this version. Also, the mastering on the previous disc is actually pretty decent with good dynamic range even if it was done at the beginning of the CD era. This remaster is louder than the previous version and, if compressed, most of the dynamic range has been kept intact. Regardless, fans should truly treat themselves to this if nothing else than for the second disc.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

arrived as expected.

Published 14 months ago by IMP485
4.0 out of 5 starsGreat sound, had this album on a cassette back ...

Great sound, had this album on a cassette back in the 80s. Had not heard the album for over 20 years and I'm surprised how good the quality of sound is. Worth the purchase.

Published 14 months ago by bruce anderson
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Excellent. One of my favorite young teen years cassettes rediscovered. Love it.

Published 20 months ago by Dutch Sweeny
5.0 out of 5 starsactual music from a time when songs used chords and thoughtful lyrics.

This album is timeless. I bought it when it first came out, and I still listen to it regularly. Good lyrics, well-written music, beautifully produced, it's not it all. Read more

Published on February 17, 2014 by R. Haines
5.0 out of 5 starsHas always been a favorite.

I don't know what took me so long to finally get a remastered version of this wonderful classic. And the second disc makes the kiss so much sweeter!

Published on July 15, 2013 by M. Hebert
5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome!

I wish these guys would release some new music, but I never get tired of the songs on Steve McQueen. Prefab Sprout was a very talented band. Read more

Published on June 9, 2013 by Michael Mitzner
1.0 out of 5 starsHorrible

The album is horrible. Only one song is kins of acceptable, Appetite Acoustic. Very disappointed with the rest of the content.

Published on May 30, 2013 by MQ
5.0 out of 5 starsTwo Wheels Good

Called Two Wheels Good in the U.S. due to an objection by the late actor’s estate and the song “Faron Young” was shortened to “Faron” for similar reasons. Read more

Published on February 9, 2013 by Matthew M. Vacca
5.0 out of 5 starsDefnitely One of My Five

Before going too far, let me say this about Prefab Sprout's STEVE McQUEEN: For me, this is a desert island CD, period. Read more

Published on February 9, 2012 by Edwin W. Skinner, Jr.
5.0 out of 5 starsOne of the All Time Best

The original songs sound fantastic, and the acoustic versions add a layer of subtlety that satisfies and sometimes startles. Read more

Published on October 26, 2011 by McKooy

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