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PREFAB SPROUT from langley park to memphis, KWLP 9

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ kitchenware
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 16, 2017
Label ‏ : ‎ kitchenware
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NRYZPL0
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ United Kingdom

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The Former DJ

How did I miss this gem???

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015

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Oh my god! I was an 80s specialist DJ and somehow flat out missed this album. Why didn't anyone tell me?!? The King of Rock and Roll is a ridiculous, frivolous, and downright amazing piece of pop tripe ranking up there with the best/worst of them, and I mean that in the most complimentary way.

The rest of the album is very balanced 80s synth pop. A great album, indeed.

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B. Edwards

Paddy Macallum

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020

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para completar la colección de Prefab Sprout

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Pacific808

Contains one of the very best songs Paddy has ever written.

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2013

Although, virtually ALL of my love for Sprout must go to "Jordan The Comeback," this record still delivers enough shivers to get my heart beating fast. It's more "fun" and less serious than songs from "Jordan "and "Steve McQueen." Interestingly enough, if you can find it (and it is out there) "Protest Songs" chronologically falls between "Steve McQueen" and "From Langley Park" and has its own brilliant moments, but it doesn't hold a candle to "FLPtM." By "fun" I could mean "cheesy". The nostalgia, particularly American, is evident in several songs. The album contains one of my most cherished songs; a beautiful, wistful piece of Paddy's brain called "Nightingales." The song still brings tears to my eyes, even after so many years of listening. It's one of those songs where I tell myself, "If only I could write a song as perfectly beautiful as this..." Then I tear up again. How can an album go wrong when the chorus of one of its best songs is simply "Hot dog. Jumping frog. Albuquerque?" I think that its a "must have" for the "Jordanites" (Jordanaires?) It shows a lot of diversity. There are experiments with tuning standards. One song is played in A-440. The next song, starting on the exact same chord of the previous is played in A-338. The next in A-442, etc. It has a freshness about it that keeps it viable for me after so many years. Yeah, no kid today is going to emotionally "get" the line about "Kennedy" and (the Kennedy's) being "loaded with promise" (sadly), but for me and others my age, the nostalgic bent works. It resonates. That is important enough. 5 big stars from me. It will keep you singing your heart out. If you don't feel even the smallest pang of heartbreak listening to "Nightingales" there is likely something very wrong with you. Just saying...

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Bill Your 'Free Form FM Print DJ

Classic

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2009

Prefab Sprout may have been the best band of the 1980s. That is arguable. But one listen to Langly Park to Memphis makes their place near the top of the list undeniable.

Paddy McCloon introduced us to his band with the far more anoluge sounding Swoon . Right away it was evident he had mocho Mozart Melodic abilities. But soon, he started using these with then new digital production.

Langly Park is one of the few albums I know where the sheen actually adds to the music. The music--which has all the compositional sophitcation of show tunes and jazz, and all the hooks of Jim Webb or Burt Bacharach--makes this glaring, shining like 1980s candy on the Family Ties Keaton's Christmas Tree.

With a lot of music from this era, you have to hear through that big sound before appreciating the music. But here the writting is so good, the chord changes so stirring, you embrace the album, production and all. This is top notch composition, amazing on a technical level. But hearing reminds you of walks on snowy New York Nights, long talks with a lover, all the romanace that life, and songcraft, has to offer.

Music heads will love deconstructing this album for its amazing technique, and there is much to be learned and apprciated here. But listen to and feel this music first. It brings tears to the eyes--happy ones. The heart flutters.

Top flight work

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R. P. Spretnak

Not the best Sprout, but still good

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2007

This isn't Paddy McAloon's best. That would be "Jordan The Comeback." It's not his second best. That's probably "Two Wheels Good" a.k.a. "Steve McQueen." Not his third, fourth, or even fifth best. You could make an argument that it's the sixth best, but what's the point?

Buy this one if you're deep into your Prefab Sprout collecting. It's a very good, clever, almost ingratiating record. It's a little too slick. Thomas Dolby's production is a little too polished. Paddy's trying a little too hard for pop stardom. But "The Golden Calf" is as good as anything in McAloon'r repertoire. "Knock on Wood" too. Yeah, the "King of Rock 'N' Roll" is an irritating novelty song, but it's ironic, folks! It's about a singer stuck doing his novelty hit over and over and over and over ...

The biggest clunker is "I Remember That." ANd "Hey Manhattan!" doesn't really belong on a Sprout record, either. But this one is worth owning. Once you've bought all the rest of the Prefab Sprout catalog.

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drpeckham

An 80s pop classic given a fresh voice on remastered vinyl

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2021

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If you like melodic pop with a synthy wash thanks to Thomas Dolby's production, then this is the album for you. I always associate this album with Script Politti, both are beautifully produced pop albums, showcasing the best of the 80s.
As a gift for a fan of 80s pop music and vinyl, you couldn't go far wrong.
This is recently remastered and I'd say it improves the sound somewhat on the original, mainly through a clearer separation of the instruments, but that might be because I'm no longer listening to not on a ropey tape in my Walkman?

Barty1958

Peak Performance Prefab Sprout

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2020

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It's a classic and after Steve McQueen , this is the icing on the cake . Smooth catchy McAloon wordy songs given the lush and full treatment . Many happy memories with various romances with this playing in the backround !! Bought in 1988 on Cassette and now 32 years later on CD - Ready for more enjoyment. Get it and keep the faith !!

Robert Rocks

Decent Prefab album from 1988

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2015

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Not viewed as a classic Prefab Sprout album in the eyes of the music critics but, nevertheless, there is plenty here to delight lovers of intelligent pop music on this 1988 release. 'The King of Rock 'N' Roll' and 'Cars and Girls' are perfect examples of the band's more commercial output during this period whilst the supreme class of 'I Remember That' and 'The Venus of the Soup Kitchen' represent Paddy McAloon's ability to write lovely slower songs. Definitely worth adding to your collection.

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Jay Simpson-Daniel

BACK TO MY YOUTH

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2020

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CD arrived before anticipated time, in perfect condition. Great bit of nostalgia for my lost youth! Thanks Amazon for making this happen!

Mr. Wn Mrs Jr Watson

Excellent album

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2020

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Great album at a good price.

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