Prefab Sprout: I Trawl The Megahertz

A spellbinding symphony of separation and sadness

Paddy McAloon was in his early 40s when the singer and songwriter of the English band Prefab Sprout suddenly went blind.

The retina in both of his eyes was detaching. Often a boxing injury, it can also happen due to a congenital condition. Luckily, it can be treated with laser surgery.

During recovery, McAloon was unable to work, read or even sit upright,…