Steve McQueen cover

Released 41 years ago this June

Steve McQueen

Prefab Sprout · 1985

56 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · new wave

Ethereal melodies intertwine with sophisticated lyrics, creating a whimsical yet introspective soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • whimsical, introspective soundscapes
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, 'Steve McQueen' was Prefab Sprout's second album, following their debut 'Swoon' from 1984. The band was beginning to cement their identity within the British alternative rock scene, showcasing a more polished and ambitious production style that would define their sound for years to come.
Stylistic neighbors
Duran Duran· A Flock of Seagulls· Roxy Music

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Faron 3:51
  • 2 Bonny 3:45
  • 3 Appetite 3:56
  • 4 When Love Breaks Down 3:46
  • 5 Goodbye Lucille #1 4:29
  • 6 Hallelujah 4:20
  • 7 Moving the River 3:58
  • 8 Horsin’ Around 4:38
  • 9 Desire As 5:20
  • 10 Blueberry Pies 2:24
  • 11 When the Angels 4:27
  • 12 The Yearning Loins 3:41
  • 13 He’ll Have to Go 3:04
  • 14 Faron (truckin’ mix) 4:47

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