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Founded by its only constant member, Mark E. Smith, The Fall formed in Manchester in 1976 and were one of the most prominent post-punk groups in the world. Musically, there may have been several stylistic changes over the years, but it was often characterised by an abrasive guitar-driven sound and frequent use of repetition, always underpinned by Smith’s distinctive vocals and often cryptic lyrics.
“They are always different; they are always the same…” John Peel
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On this day in 1985, The Fall released one of their landmark albums; This Nation’s Saving Grace. Listen back: https://youtu.be/tBc5OyAYlyo?si=EPpCG...
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OUT NOW Seminal Live (2025 remaster)
Available on yellow vinyl and digitally, the album has been newly remastered by Kevin Vanbergen. This edition features reimagined artwork, new sleeve notes and a QR code linking to exclusive bonus assets.
ORDER: thefall.ffm.to/seminallive
Released by Beggars Banquet in June 1989, Seminal Live was among the first of many live/semi-live/pseudo-live albums across The Fall’s catalog. Its release marks the end of the band’s prolific Beggars Banquet era (1984-1989). The album features one of the most celebrated line-ups of the band with Brix Smith, Craig Scanlon, Steve Hanley, Simon Wolstencroft, Marcia Schofield and of course Mark E. Smith.
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L.A. was taken off the album This Nations Saving Grace. released in 1985, it was produced by John Leckie. #TheFall #postpunk #music #manchester #salford
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The Fall live in 78, taken from The Way We Were (Channel 4, 1986). Thanks to ScottishTeeVee for uploading from VHS. #TheFall #postpunk #music #manchester #salford
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🎥 Official music video for The League Of Bald-Headed Men, taken from The Infotainment Scan. Directed by Jan Russell for Matador Records, 1993. 👉cherryred.co/infotainmentscan #TheFall #postpunk #music #manchester #salford
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“We are The Fall, from the long, long days. Not used to the countryside, they’re half asleep…group. They’re so happy to be here……in Salford of Manchester. They think they’re in such a great place. Thanks for turning the volumes down. On the desk. Cunts. Here we go.”
Glastonbury, 2015, Park Stage. Who was there?
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Spoilt Victorian Child Live at the Hacienda, Manchester 1985. Full gig here 👉 https://youtu.be/b3gNTOlZ_dI?si=VEj6V...
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Released on this day in 1996, The Light User Syndrome marked a turbulent chapter. The album introduced Julia Nagle, featured Brix Smith’s final album appearance, and was shaped by chaotic sessions that saw Mark E. Smith record most vocals at the last minute.
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"I noticed the early signs [of the middle class takeover of football] when I wrote 'Kicker' but I never imagined it'd become so cunical [sic] and anti-communual [sic]. They hike the price of tickets in order to have it for themselves." Mark E. Smith - Renegade, page 220
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Kicker Conspiracy - First released 19 September 1983 on Rough Trade.
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IAN HARRISON'S FALL FAVOURITES | Play on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube here👉cherryred.co/TheFallIanHarrison
It's guest playlist #2 in our FALLSOUNDARCHIVE series and this time MOJO Magazine Associate Editor Ian Harrison attempts the impossible task of narrowing down his 20 Fall Favourites.
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