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Smart, sophisticated, and timelessly stylish, Steve McQueen (titled Two Wheels Good in the U.S. after threats of a lawsuit from the actor's estate) is a minor classic, a shimmering jazz-pop masterpiece sparked by Paddy McAloon's witty and inventive songwriting. McAloon is a wickedly cavalier composer, his songs exploring human weaknesses like regret ("Bonny"), lust ("Appetite"), and infidelity ("Horsin' Around") with cynical insight and sarcastic flair; he's also remarkably adaptable, easily switching gears from the faux country of "Faron Young" to the stately pop grace of "Moving the River." At times, perhaps, his pretensions get the better of him (as on "Desire As"), while at other times his lyrics are perhaps too trenchant for their own good; at those moments, however, what keeps Steve McQueen afloat is Thomas Dolby's lush production, which makes even the loftiest and most biting moments as easily palatable as the airiest adult contemporary confection.
© Jason Ankeny /TiVo
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Andy Scarth, Engineer - Brian Evans, Engineer - Chris Sheldon, Engineer - Dana Matt Barry, 2nd Engineer - Kathy Smith, 2nd Engineer - Mike Shipley, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Sven Taits, 2nd Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Mixing Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Performer - Thomas Dolby, Producer - Tim Hunt, Engineer
(P) 2007 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Andy Scarth, Engineer - Brian Evans, Engineer - Chris Sheldon, Engineer - Dana Matt Barry, 2nd Engineer - Kathy Smith, 2nd Engineer - Mike Shipley, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Sven Taits, 2nd Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Mixing Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Performer - Thomas Dolby, Producer - Tim Hunt, Engineer
(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK) Limited
Andy Scarth, Engineer - Brian Evans, Engineer - Chris Sheldon, Engineer - Dana Matt Barry, 2nd Engineer - Kathy Smith, 2nd Engineer - Mike Shipley, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Sven Taits, 2nd Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Mixing Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Performer - Thomas Dolby, Producer - Tim Hunt, Engineer
(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK) Limited
Andy Scarth, Engineer - Brian Evans, Engineer - Chris Sheldon, Engineer - Dana Matt Barry, 2nd Engineer - Kathy Smith, 2nd Engineer - Mike Shipley, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Phil Thornally, Producer - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Sven Taits, 2nd Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Mixing Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Performer - Thomas Dolby, Re-Mixer - Tim Hunt, Engineer
(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK) Limited
Andy Scarth, Engineer - Brian Evans, Engineer - Chris Sheldon, Engineer - Dana Matt Barry, 2nd Engineer - Kathy Smith, 2nd Engineer - Mike Shipley, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Sven Taits, 2nd Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Mixing Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Performer - Thomas Dolby, Producer - Tim Hunt, Engineer
(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK) Limited
Andy Scarth, Engineer - Brian Evans, Engineer - Chris Sheldon, Engineer - Dana Matt Barry, 2nd Engineer - Kathy Smith, 2nd Engineer - Kévin Armstrong, Guitar - Mike Shipley, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Sven Taits, 2nd Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Mixing Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Performer - Thomas Dolby, Producer - Tim Hunt, Engineer
(P) 1985 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK) Limited
Andy Scarth, Engineer - Brian Evans, Engineer - Chris Sheldon, Engineer - Dana Matt Barry, 2nd Engineer - Kathy Smith, 2nd Engineer - Mike Shipley, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Sven Taits, 2nd Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Mixing Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Performer - Thomas Dolby, Producer - Tim Hunt, Engineer
(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK) Limited
Andy Scarth, Engineer - Brian Evans, Engineer - Chris Sheldon, Engineer - Dana Matt Barry, 2nd Engineer - Kathy Smith, 2nd Engineer - Mike Shipley, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Sven Taits, 2nd Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Mixing Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Performer - Thomas Dolby, Producer - Tim Hunt, Engineer
(P) 1985 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK) Limited
Andy Scarth, Engineer - Brian Evans, Engineer - Chris Sheldon, Engineer - Dana Matt Barry, 2nd Engineer - Kathy Smith, 2nd Engineer - Kévin Armstrong, Guitar - Mark Lockhart, Saxophone - Mike Shipley, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Sven Taits, 2nd Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Mixing Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Performer - Thomas Dolby, Producer - Tim Hunt, Engineer
(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK) imited
Andy Scarth, Engineer - Brian Evans, Engineer - Chris Sheldon, Engineer - Dana Matt Barry, 2nd Engineer - Kathy Smith, 2nd Engineer - Mike Shipley, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Sven Taits, 2nd Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Mixing Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Performer - Thomas Dolby, Producer - Tim Hunt, Engineer
(P) 1985 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK) Limited
Andy Scarth, Engineer - Brian Evans, Engineer - Chris Sheldon, Engineer - Dana Matt Barry, 2nd Engineer - Kathy Smith, 2nd Engineer - Mike Shipley, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Sven Taits, 2nd Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Mixing Engineer - Thomas Dolby, Performer - Thomas Dolby, Producer - Tim Hunt, Engineer
(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK) Limited
DISC 2
Calum Malcolm, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Unknown, Producer
(P) 2007 Paddy McAlhoon under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Calum Malcolm, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Unknown, Producer
(P) 2007 Paddy McAlhoon under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Calum Malcolm, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Unknown, Producer
(P) 2007 Paddy McAlhoon under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Calum Malcolm, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Unknown, Producer
(P) 2007 Paddy McAlhoon under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Calum Malcolm, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Unknown, Producer
(P) 2007 Paddy McAlhoon under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Calum Malcolm, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Unknown, Producer
(P) 2007 Paddy McAlhoon under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Calum Malcolm, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Unknown, Producer
(P) 2007 Paddy McAlhoon under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Calum Malcolm, Mixing Engineer - Paddy McAloon, Composer - Paddy McAloon, Lyricist - Prefab Sprout, Performer - Unknown, Producer
(P) 2007 Paddy McAlhoon under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Album review
Smart, sophisticated, and timelessly stylish, Steve McQueen (titled Two Wheels Good in the U.S. after threats of a lawsuit from the actor's estate) is a minor classic, a shimmering jazz-pop masterpiece sparked by Paddy McAloon's witty and inventive songwriting. McAloon is a wickedly cavalier composer, his songs exploring human weaknesses like regret ("Bonny"), lust ("Appetite"), and infidelity ("Horsin' Around") with cynical insight and sarcastic flair; he's also remarkably adaptable, easily switching gears from the faux country of "Faron Young" to the stately pop grace of "Moving the River." At times, perhaps, his pretensions get the better of him (as on "Desire As"), while at other times his lyrics are perhaps too trenchant for their own good; at those moments, however, what keeps Steve McQueen afloat is Thomas Dolby's lush production, which makes even the loftiest and most biting moments as easily palatable as the airiest adult contemporary confection.
© Jason Ankeny /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 19 track(s)
- Total length: 01:19:41
- Main artists: Prefab Sprout
- Composer: Paddy McAloon
- Label: Columbia
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop Indie Pop
(P) 2007 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
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