The title track, a non-album single from 1990, was a surprise UK hit, reaching number 25. This compilation captures the band at their peak, showcasing their intelligent, often melancholic, pop songwriting.
- The album reached number 21 on the UK Albums Chart.
- It compiles tracks from the band's first six albums, from 'Swoon' (1984) to 'Jordan: The Comeback' (1990).
- The compilation's title track, "A Life of Surprises," was a standalone single released in 1990.
Prefab Sprout, formed in 1977 in Woking, England, is a band fronted by Paddy McAloon, known for their sophisticated pop songwriting. They emerged from the fertile British indie scene of the early 1980s. This compilation, released in 1992, arrived after the relative commercial disappointment of 'Jordan: The Comeback'.
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