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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 ...
Mar 23, 2022 · The Fall formed pretty much exactly the same way that fellow Mancunians Joy Division did—Mark E. Smith, Martin Bramah, Tony Friel and Una Baines started the band after seeing The Sex Pistols at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester. And from that point on, they became an idiosyncratic institution, releasing roughly an album a year for the next ...
May 12, 2023 · When The Fall hooked up with produced John Leckie and the much larger Beggars Banquet label for 1984’s The Wonderful and Frightening World of the Fall, many fans viewed the move with curiosity. But while the sonics are improved from the band’s earliest days, it isn’t a radical reorganization of priorities.
Jan 26, 2018 · Lost in Music. The Twenty-Seven Points. The Fall performed many snide renditions of songs over the years, but their cover of Sister Sledge’s disco tune, 1979’s Lost in Music, set the standard for artistic renovation. A once euphoric dance anthem deconstructed for the rave generation.
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