Working across four decades, The Fall have become a venerated musical institution. Remaining musically far left of center as possible whilst simultaneously enjoying the luxury of wide-scale critical adulation, the band have released over twenty-seven studio albums, and double that in collections. In leader - and only band constant - Mark Edward Smith ruling the group with his particular R.O.D. of iron, the band have lost none of their sneering charm and continue to both delight and repel in equal measure. F   [ read more ]

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The definitive Fall anthology, this 39-track double CD spans the illustrious career of one of rock music's most important bands. Of all the late-'70s punk and post-punk bands, none are longer lived or more prolific than The Fall. Throughout their career, the band underwent a myriad of lineup changes, but at the center of it all is vocalist Mark E. Smith. With his caustic, acerbic wit and inimitable vocal style, Smith has become a cult legend in alternative rock circles. This double-CD set is the ultimate co   [ read more ]

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There is an obvious buzz and resurgence of interest surrounding The Fall. Much of this can be traced to Mark E. Smith's own enthusiasm about the Narnack release of "The Real New Fall LP," the strongest Fall album in years. For "The Real New Fall LP," Mark took control of the sound, direction, and texture of the album. Officially released in the UK last year on Action Records, Mark wasn't satisfied with the overall sound. For this Narnack release, he wanted to strip it down and decided to remaster the entire   [ read more ]

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BRAND NEW studio full-length record from legendary rock band The Fall! Fall Heads Roll gives us 14 crankers including the hit single, "I Can Hear the Grass Grow" filled with garage-pop hooks and another strong hit with the dub reggae filled "Ride Away." Intoxicating to say the least.

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As stubbornly maverick as ever, the Fall's tenth album hinges on their now-accustomed dissonance, into which a tighter, commercial edge was introduced. New guitarist Brix Smith, wife of leader Mark E., added a partly melodious sheen that brought an air of 60s subculture to the group's post-industrial rattle. Nothing was sacrificed in the process and while "Bombast" hurtles with a vicious power, talismen Can were acknowledged in "I Am Damo Suzuki," the name of the German band's Japan-born singer. Mark Smith    [ read more ]

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Take a step back to the boiling summer of 2006. The Fall had just successfully completed three out of sixteen US tour dates when suddenly, controversy struck. As Mark E. Smith and keyboardist/wife Eleni Poulou slept soundly in their Phoenix hotel, the band's guitarists and drummer hopped on an international flight back to the UK in an angry huff. It's still uncertain what happened in the desert that May, but whatever it was, it helped take The Fall in a refreshing new direction. Smith and Poulou decided to    [ read more ]

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Originally released in 1993, Infotainment Scan is one of The Fall's most playful yet sharper-edged releases. It is now re-mastered and upgraded with a second disc of 19 bonus tracks including more John Peel radio sessions along with rare singles and re-mixes.

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Originally released through Permanent Records in 1995, the album brings Mark E. Smith with his Adult Net front woman, Brix back together for a final collaboration. Also recording with Smith for the last time was long time guitarist Craig Scanlon and keyboardist Dave Bush. The album continues musically in the vein of Infotainment Scan and Middle Class Revolt with touches of techno and glam era sonic tributes.

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Originally released through Matador Records in 1994, this album is a typical Fall outing filled with sarcasm, vigor and fury. The band experiments with techno, tapes and the usual sparse rock arrangements. Highlights feature cover versions of Henry Cow's "War" and The Monks "Shut Up". Other noteworthy songs include the popish "Behind The Counter" and the enraged "Hey! Student", a rewrite of the band's "Hey! Fascist" from 1977. The bonus disc features John Peel sessions along with rare singles, remixes and a   [ read more ]

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The first of what would be a veritable flock of live albums, some legit and some hovering on the edge of it, Totale's Turns, with the same lineup as Dragnet, found the Fall in a hilariously aggressive mood, as the statement of purpose "Intro" demonstrates. "The difference between you and us is that we have brains!" proclaims Smith, and from there it's off into their version of rock & roll hell. Song choices range over the first two albums and various singles, delivered with the at-once on form and shambling   [ read more ]

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Today, after releasing 28 studio albums and 34 live albums (and countless labels), The Fall are still going strong. I've Never Felt Better in My Life - 1979-1982 brings together 11 cuts from their first five studio albums, plus the classing 1980 single a-side "Totally Wired."

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The mighty Fall spent just over two years at Phonogram in the early '90s, propelled to their first (and only) major label by a consistent string of indie hits during the late '80s and an ever-increasing fan base. Their trio of albums for the label (1990's Extricate, 1991's Shift-Work, and 1992's Code: Selfish) saw Mark E. Smith and company moving from the smoother, garage-influenced sound of their Beggars Banquet period to a spare, experimental vision of indie rock -- more {\Kr   [ read more ]

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