"A Prophecy" is a track by Scottish indie pop band Close Lobsters, featured on their debut album Foxheads Stalk This Land, released in 1987. The album was produced by John A. Rivers and is regarded as a significant entry in the UK indie pop scene of the late 1980s1.
Album Context
- Foxheads Stalk This Land includes "A Prophecy" as its fifth track, with a running time of 4:451.
- The album is notable for its jangly guitar sound and melodic sensibility, aligning Close Lobsters with contemporaries from the influential NME C86 compilation, though the band never achieved the same mainstream acclaim as some peers2.
- The record received mixed to favorable reviews, with NME giving it a 5/10 and Trouser Press offering a more positive assessment1.
Musical Style and Legacy
- Close Lobsters are recognized for their energetic, guitar-driven indie pop and clever, sometimes quirky lyrics2.
- While not as commercially successful as other C86-era bands, their work, including "A Prophecy," has been praised for its quality and enduring appeal among indie enthusiasts2.
- The band enjoyed some success on American college radio and has retained a cult following, with their early material often revisited in retrospectives and compilations2.
Summary Table: Key Facts About "A Prophecy"
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Artist | Close Lobsters |
| Album | Foxheads Stalk This Land (1987) |
| Track Number | 5 |
| Length | 4:45 |
| Producer | John A. Rivers |
| Genre | Indie pop, jangle pop |
| Notable Reception | Cult favorite, praised for guitar arrangements |
"A Prophecy" stands as a representative example of Close Lobsters' jangly, melodic indie pop—an underappreciated gem from a band that helped define the sound of late-80s UK indie music21.
