THE PRISONERS Vinyl & CDs

Review: The Prisoners' Hurricane from Busy Bee Productions is a thrilling ride through the best of this iconic Kentish psych'n'soul band. With tracks like 'Whenever I'm Gone' and 'Melanie' exuding raw emotion, and 'Nobody Wants Your Love' showcasing their unrelenting groove, the album is a rollercoaster of Hammond-fueled power and electric guitar energy. Side 2 keeps the intensity high with anthems like 'Better In Black' and the instrumental frenzy of 'Revenge Of The Cybermen,' reminding us why The Prisoners still captivate listeners today.

Review: Morning Star marks The Prisoners' triumphant return after nearly four decades, showcasing their timeless blend of garage-punk, soulful vocals, and electrifying Hammond organ. Recorded in just two days, the album captures the raw energy and chemistry of the original lineup, reminiscent of their seminal debut, A Taste of Pink.
Their gig at The Roundhouse in London on May 24th promises to be a celebration of their storied career and the release of this long-awaited album. The band's influence on subsequent generations of musicians is evident, with their sound serving as a blueprint for Brit-Pop and beyond. While James Taylor's Hammond prowess gained widespread recognition post-Prisoners, Graham Day and Allan Crockford's musical journey continued through various projects, each echoing the spirit of their groundbreaking band. Morning Star stands to honor The Prisoners' enduring legacy and reaffirms their status as pioneers of the DIY music movement. It's a reminder that some things truly are worth the wait.

Review: The Prisoners' 1985 third album 'The Last Fourfathers' gets a proper first-time reissue on transparent blue vinyl, carefully cementing the four horsemen of UK soul's reputation as one of the country's best and greatest. It wasn't long after the release of this album that the band, ahem, disbanded... but their reforming in 1994 proved the album to be an influential hit among heads, with 'Nobody Wants Your Love' and 'Whenever I'm Gone' standing out as fan highlights.