A new and overdue TTOTDOWOHOHCBATCI - the wonderful “Hallelujah” by the equally wonderful Prefab Sprout. The Sprouts are one of those funny little ’80s bands cursed with an irredeemably stupid name (like another favourite of mine, “It Bites”) who lurk in the back of the consciousness, and whose output you’re probably not aware of, barring the odd hot dog or jumping frog.

They were, though, for two albums at least, right at the top of the pop tree - 1985’s “Steve McQueen” (known in the States as “Two Wheels Good” because the actor’s estate objected) often rivals The Smiths in the “best album ever” stakes amongst yer slightly twee romantic indie-ish types. The whole album’s well worth an investment, but “Hallelujah” is my standout track - special kudos for Wendy Smith’s ethereal vocals, the impossible-to-follow chord sequence, and the use of what I believe to be a muted French Horn halfway through…

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