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Steve McQueen
The 154th greatest album of all time
Steve McQueen is Prefab Sprout's 1985 album, produced by Thomas Dolby, that refines the band's blend of synth-pop, pop rock and sophisti-pop into a polished, literate form of chamber pop. Paddy McAloon's songwriting pairs wry, introspective lyrics with sophisticated chordal movement, warm melodies and smooth synth textures, while the production favors crisp, economical arrangements. The album is a clear example of mid 1980s sophisti-pop, notable for combining accessible hooks with musically intricate structures.
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