The Prisoners were a mod revival/1960s garage band formed in 1982 in Chatham, Kent, England. They were a regular live fixture on the London "psychedelic revival" mini-scene of the early 1980s, and often toured with sparring partners The Milkshakes who included Billy Childish on guitar. The Prisoners' sound combined catchy, retro flavoured melodies, punky guitar riffs, a Steve Marriott-esque vocal style and a lead instrument of the then-unfashionable Hammond organ. The Prisoners never met with much commercial success during their original lifespan but have latterly been likened to Paul Weller and The Charlatans. Indeed Tim Burgess of the Charlatans has cited the Prisoners as a major influence.
The band's lineup was: Graham Day (vocals and guitar), Jamie/James Taylor (hammond organ), Allan Crockford (bass) and Johnny Symons (drums). (From Wikipedia).
Tracklisting:
01. Better In Black
02. A Taste Of Pink
03. Maybe I Was Wrong
04. Creepy Crawlies
05. There Can't Be A Place
06. Pretend
07. Coming Home
08. Threw My Heart Away
09. Come To The Mushroom
10. 'Till The Morning Light
11. Say Your Prayers
12. Don't Call My Name
Remastered issue adds:
13. Baby Come Alive (from A Taste Of Pink session)
14. Pretend (Radio session)
15. There's A Time (Live at Oakwood)
16. Lilac Reflections (Cecil Road demos)
17. Talking Bout My Baby (Cecil Road demos)
18. Don't Call My Name (Cecil Road demos)
19. Say Your Prayers (Cecil Road demos)
20. Somewhere (BBC Kent Radio Session)
21.Love Changes (Live At Quines)