This is one of the most underrated albums of all time. It's difficult to get in to so most people just turn it off. If you actually approach it with an open mind though it's The Fall's version of psychedelica and while it does have filler, it has flashes of absolute genius that make it a great LP.
I just got the reissue this week, and I've never heard any track that wasn't on Peel. I'm completely blown away by this album. One of their absolute best.
Un'altra fantastica Lp dalla The Fall. Buonissima suona. Meravigliosa produzione. Bel ingegnere. Eccellente chitarrista. Restare nei pace e cielo Mark E Smith. Tony Jacqui Lucy.
I've always loved the fact that mark e smith ended up producing it after loads of infighting and sacking of band mates ..that's why it's the most unique fall album outhere
I say: The Fall are good. Controversial, I know, but that's me. I take no prisoners, tell it like it is, colours nailed to mast. I'm going to like it for the 493rd time. I never felt so ALIVE!
I only got deep into the Fall 2017-2018, but man can't believe it took me this long to hear 4 1/2 Inch. Hell of a tune. Ditto with Spencer Must Die. Genuinely finding it's way into my top Fall tracks
Dude, I totally agree and I think at the time it sounded worse because of the rather half assed drum and bass beats, years later they sound rather quaint.
People moaning here about MES's choice of music to accompany his poetry. You have to wonder how many labels would've issued and how many people would've bought his records if they were just spoken word. Just listen to this record without comparing to anything else. Fine Quality.
I remember been in Cardiff for whatever reason sometime in 1998.. It was for sale in one of the record shops there on vinyl. I didn't have enough money to buy it unfortunately otherwise I would've.. could kick myself now..
Some great tunes for sure - "The Quartet of Doc Shanley" stands out for me. Then again, there's "Ol' Gang", the most aggressively tuneless and shit "song" I've ever heard from The Fall! The piano playing contravenes all musical sensitivities, was it played by a human-hating robot?
If you're even in that state of appraisal, I envy you. It only dawned on me, a decade or so post-fact, that such questioning is a measure of the album - ie. up there, somewhere. God bless this album, particularly Levitate as performed live,
Nobody is forced to like this album: Another 30+ to choose from this Genius. I miss Mark!
I love the unhinged vibe of this.
One of my favourite Fall albums.
Warp75...I gave up years ago trying to convince people of The Falls greatness....much better to keep this greatest of secrets to yourself!
This is one of the most underrated albums of all time. It's difficult to get in to so most people just turn it off. If you actually approach it with an open mind though it's The Fall's version of psychedelica and while it does have filler, it has flashes of absolute genius that make it a great LP.
absolutely agree with you
Agreeee
Punk van Morrison
Without all that hippy shiite I
I'm no better
Strangely it might be my favourite Fall album, it’s so compelling!!!
I just got the reissue this week, and I've never heard any track that wasn't on Peel. I'm completely blown away by this album. One of their absolute best.
if you love the fall your gonna love the random .. this is as random as it gets the more i listen the more i love and let it soak into my dreamsssss
Un'altra fantastica Lp dalla The Fall. Buonissima suona. Meravigliosa produzione. Bel ingegnere. Eccellente chitarrista. Restare nei pace e cielo Mark E Smith. Tony Jacqui Lucy.
The power of Masquerade is undeniable
Great for posting Shane. Thank you. Mark E. Smith the genius
Very diverse, interesting, enjoyable content on your channel.
sometimes i want to levitate hang it up! , but i cant stop listening to mark and i dont want to stop ever!
I've always loved the fact that mark e smith ended up producing it after loads of infighting and sacking of band mates ..that's why it's the most unique fall album outhere
I say: The Fall are good. Controversial, I know, but that's me. I take no prisoners, tell it like it is, colours nailed to mast. I'm going to like it for the 493rd time. I never felt so ALIVE!
Well done for all the Fall mate👍my favourite band of all-ah😉
Always challenging. Always brilliant.
I only got deep into the Fall 2017-2018, but man can't believe it took me this long to hear 4 1/2 Inch. Hell of a tune.
Ditto with Spencer Must Die. Genuinely finding it's way into my top Fall tracks
A 1st for me. The whole album,at least.
The only band worth a listen.
I hated this at the time but it's really grown on me over the years.
Dude, I totally agree and I think at the time it sounded worse because of the rather half assed drum and bass beats, years later they sound rather quaint.
Everybody but myself is amazing, pure The fall organic juice
Thanks for sharing this classic Shane
Great to listen to at 9am when you have your first drink... get ur mind into gear.
Are you an alcoholic? Who drinks at 9am?
@@mikecondy6010 Yes.... sometimes I start early.
People moaning here about MES's choice of music to accompany his poetry. You have to wonder how many labels would've issued and how many people would've bought his records if they were just spoken word. Just listen to this record without comparing to anything else. Fine Quality.
I remember been in Cardiff for whatever reason sometime in 1998.. It was for sale in one of the record shops there on vinyl. I didn't have enough money to buy it unfortunately otherwise I would've.. could kick myself now..
Brilliant album!
Even during their later years the fall never eased up on their catchiness and they know how to get down on their tracks!
I love it for some reason.
RIP Mark E! You old sod.
I Come and Stand at Your Door = wow
Cant believe
This is such a weird album. I missed this one upon release. Sounds great in 2024
Rad! Wheres my skateboard?
Thanks for posting!
It is a one off. By the FALL. A drop in an ocean.
My favorite Fall album besides Slates!❤
Where did u get this from? I know only one other person who has this. I've got a tape of a tape of a tape.....superb. Thx.
just hit me (like a ton ov bricks) i have this "4 1/2 on a cd single..."inch" really a bitchen track..looks like maybe 3 versions!!! wheeee
Outta Sight
Really outta sight
For I am dead etc
Serious business etc
this is a strange one, wow
❤💣
I love The Fall but I just can't get this album. Hurricane Edward is decent but that's about it.
Some great tunes for sure - "The Quartet of Doc Shanley" stands out for me. Then again, there's "Ol' Gang", the most aggressively tuneless and shit "song" I've ever heard from The Fall! The piano playing contravenes all musical sensitivities, was it played by a human-hating robot?
It [Ol' Gang] is very Sonic Youth, but since Sonic Youth were heavily influenced by The Fall, it's only fair.
Yeah his wife
His wife. You probably nailed her down there.. she had to have a few kinks to get the job....she did the band a power of good to be honest
was this ever on vinyl, this cd soundz very distant///
@davidmoon this is the album version btw
A weaker effort IMO upon first listen but Ol' Gang is beast, and Levitate is pretty rad too.
If you're even in that state of appraisal, I envy you. It only dawned on me, a decade or so post-fact, that such questioning is a measure of the album - ie. up there, somewhere. God bless this album, particularly Levitate as performed live,
I miss MES
Gottseidank habt ihr keinen Bunk er gemacht 😅
RECEPIE
Wow. RUclips.com really sucks.
worst fall song ive ever heard.