Andromeda Heights

Infobox Album
Name = Andromeda Heights
Type = studio
Artist = Prefab Sprout


Released = May 1997
Recorded =
Genre = Pop
Length = 47:02
Label =
Producer =
Reviews =
Last album = ""
(1990)
This album = "Andromeda Heights
(1997)
Next album = "The Gunman and Other Stories"
(2001)The "Andromeda Heights" album was released in 1997 by the band Prefab Sprout and produced by Paddy McAloon and recorded by Calum Malcolm

Overview

The production style and pacing of the album is a fairly strong departure from their previous works, especially Swoon and Steve McQueen. The liners notes do list a thank you to previous Prefab Sprout producer Thomas Dolby for "his encouragement and advice". This album's sound is akin in tone to the later works (post Painting It Red) of the Beautiful South with warm full tones and a more relaxed feel.

The liner notes state that the music was performed by the 'Andromeda Heights Orchestra', which is essentially Prefab Sprout with additional accompaniment. Original Sprout drummer Neil Conti does not appear, and is replaced by Paul Smith.

"A Prisoner of the Past" and "Electric Guitars" were also released as singles.

Track listing

# Electric Guitars (3:41)
# A Prisoner of the Past (5:01)
# The Mystery of Love (4:37)
# Life's a Miracle (3:44)
# Anne Marie (4:35)
# Whoever You Are (2:47)
# Steal Your Thunder (3:41)
# Avenue of Stars (3:59)
# Swans (2:36)
# The Fifth Horseman (4:42)
# Weightless (3:36)
# Andromeda Heights (4:03)