Prefab Sprout - Life of Surprises: The Best of Prefab Sprout (Remastered) (1992/2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/44.1 kHz | Time - 65:40 minutes | 820 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover
Prefab Sprout was always too good for the radio. Hearing the band's immaculate, gorgeously crafted pop songs alongside disposable, unimaginative records seemed like blasphemy. Perhaps many American radio programmers felt the same way, as most of this best-of compilation is obscure to U.S. listeners. While Two Wheels Good and From Langley Park to Memphis are superior purchases, A Life of Surprises is an engaging introduction to a group that is nowhere near as bizarre as its name. Much has been said about Paddy McAloon's warm, comforting voice, but like Paul Heaton of the Housemartins and the Beautiful South, his soothing croon can sometimes hide some pretty depressing lyrics.