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Manchester, England (1976 – present)

Famously described by John Peel as being “always different, always the same”, The Fall were formed in Manchester, England in 1976 during the punk era although their style quickly evolved into something more idiosyncratic.

The one permanent fixture amidst the Fall’s ever-changing line-up is Mark E. Smith. Smith’s lyrics are free, unboxed and unpredictable, touching on an extremely wide range of subjects and places and caring little for being tied down to easily digestible messages.

Smith’s singing can put off some people, but others find it a uniquely expressive instrument. Smith is not a conventionally great vocalist, but his keen sense of rhythm, his energy and personality more than make up for this.

The Fall’s music changes depending on the line-up at a given time. Always experimental, Mark E. Smith has claimed to invent several musical genres, including house music; “we were doing that years ago” and even the internet. “He told me I didn’t understand, that we were from the bleak industrial wastes of North England, or something, and that we didn’t understand the Internet. I told him Fall fans invented the Internet. They were on there in 1982.” One thing that is for sure is that The Fall (and their fans) have always pushed the boundaries, and never been afraid to experiment.

The Fall were a favorite group of DJ John Peel, recording 24 sessions for his BBC1 radio program over the years.

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ggsaint wrote:
yesterday afternoon

I read somewhere that mark.e.smith did cut-up on his own brain... some kind of application of burrough's theory, I guess.

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UltraMegaPhil wrote:
Saturday evening

Saw Fall in Exeter last night - still buzzing! Best Fall gig that I've ever been to... real atmosphere, packed out, brilliant set-list and loads of attitude... they played Psychic Dancehall and Wings for oldies but rest much more recent and sounded great. Drummer REALLY gives it welly. Can't wait to see them again - SPOT-ON.

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ekko66 wrote:
Monday evening

new single 'Slippy Floor' now available at www.actionrecords.co.uk

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pankek wrote:
8 days ago

skingraft, go for the "50000 fall fans can't be wrong - 39 golden greats" compilation, it covers all the phases of the band and is perfect for a quick overview.

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nativewaiter wrote:
8 days ago

Jesus Christ in reverse

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DesireeGomez wrote:
9 days ago

C..R..E..E..P C..R..E..E..P C..R..E..E..P

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jrfjelstad wrote:
10 days ago

listening to brix-era fall always reminds me of antonioni's The Blow Up. a bit anachronistic though...

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sainbrol wrote:
10 days ago

@skingraft84 I don't have the big picture but you can try "hex enduction hour", "live at the witch trials", "this nation's saving grace" (a bit less raw and more pop than the two others)

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JJOOSSEE1 wrote:
11 days ago

U.S. 80's-90's this song is just too sickkk

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skingraft84 wrote:
11 days ago

OK guys/girls, I want to start listening to the Fall, but don't now were to start there discography is really daunting to me, any recommendation on were to start?

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Alexvizzio wrote:
12 days ago

Pioneers of alternative music, loads of bands in the nineties started sounding like them...funny they sound themselves like the Velvet at one time.

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_KevMusic_ wrote:
13 days ago

Wow. The Free Range shoutbox might be my favourite shoutbox of them all. Let's not ruin it guys.

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nativewaiter wrote:
13 days ago

The Fall and Pavement at ATP... rare do you see the real thing and a tribute act at the same venue. Mark'll sink 'em!

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MohoLive wrote:
16 days ago

We're delighted to announce that The Fall have just confirmed a couple of small Intimate homecoming shows at Moho Live in Manchester on NOv 10th and 11th. Click below to get tickets for this special event. http://www.seetickets.com/s.asp?a=the+fall&p=5356 Cheers x

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DemonCashew wrote:
17 days ago

I was listening to eyehategod and then This Nation's Saving Grace came on. I don't even remember dling it or listening to it which apparently I have before. Anyway, this some good shit. I'm glad that happened.

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sambedford wrote:
18 days ago

A piece about Fall Heads Roll here www.shotbybothsides.net

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tomorrowsparty wrote:
20 days ago

The Peel Sessions is probably the best overview of the band that a human being can own.

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lastfmgs wrote:
21 days ago

lol @ the Fail

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sambedford wrote:
last month

I agree with Beat Radation. Hex and Groteqsue are so awesome. Mithering on Hex is so vicious.

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aznbriansux wrote:
last month

Slates

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