Any The Fall fans out there?

[Saxy]

I have all the studio albums, a few compilations and an extensive collection of bootlegs.

The Fall are the only band I have ever seriously got into but it is very difficult to explain the appeal to someone who doesn't like them. I have tried to introduce a number of people to the Fall and have had a fairly mixed success rate.

I speak as someone who came to Morrissey quite late and I certainly think there is a big difference in the way that each artist communicates, although both are unique in their respective fields.

 

[CharlieFairhead]

I speak as someone who came to Morrissey quite late and I certainly think there is a big difference in the way that each artist communicates, although both are unique in their respective fields.

Hello,
They're Both fans of each other, from time to time.
I have a smattering of Fall albums, great band. x

 

[Mozza220559]

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"I was mystified"

 

[Saxy]

I love the mid 90s albums like middle class revolt etc...very Pavement like.

I got into the Fall via their 90's output. Albums like Code:selfish, Infotainment and Middle Class Revolt are detested by Fall purists but I think they are probably a lot more accessible than the early stuff.

I would also recommend The Unutterable.

 

[CharlieFairhead]

I saw them last night in Leeds, I'm really not sure if it was good or bad...

 

[Kewpie]

I saw them last night in Leeds, I'm really not sure if it was good or bad...

LOL, it's a good sign that Mark E Smith still manages to confuse his audience.

 

[vivabob]

I saw them last night in Leeds, I'm really not sure if it was good or bad...

LOL, it's a good sign that Mark E Smith still manages to confuse his audience.

i have seen them a few times , i always have the feeling i have watched something unfold in front of me rather than went to see a gig

 

[CharlieFairhead]

i have seen them a few times , i always have the feeling i have watched something unfold in front of me rather than went to see a gig

Indeed, that pretty much sums it up.

 

[klivert70]

If you don't like this you're a div!

 

[CharlieFairhead]

If you don't like this you're a div!

Indeed, well said. Great song.

 

[Bluebirds]

I'vr counted about 14 of these alleged 50000 on here, including me (I haven't)and there are always a couple of hundred when I've seen them, as on Thursday.

Fall fans are normally male

 

[wrinkled_dollar_bill]

The Light User Syndrome makes my top ten. Anyone know what kind of socks Smith wears?

 

[Anna from Madrid]

Mark E Smith rules, even my pet rotty lubs his voice

 

[David]

Great f***ing band. I have about 15 of their records, 50,000 Fall Fans, and the brilliant 6-disc Peel box set (which I found online for free in one zip file, such a great find). The pre-show tape at a Moz show I went to on this most recent tour had "Lie Dream of a Casino" on it. They're certainly not for everyone; their discography is seemingly impenetrable (have patience; it's worth it). They are difficult to describe, and sometimes even more difficult to listen to. But I think Mark E. Smith is a genius.

 

[Happy Maudlin]

I am.

 

[soundofthenorth]

its very easy to fade in & out of liking the fall. anything post heads will roll is useless to me, anyone else agree?

 

[David]

its very easy to fade in & out of liking the fall. anything post heads will roll is useless to me, anyone else agree?

Nah. "50 Year Old Man" is such a badass song.

 

[Mozza220559]

its very easy to fade in & out of liking the fall. anything post heads will roll is useless to me, anyone else agree?

Wrong, and it's 'Fall Heads Roll'

 

[Mozza220559]

This is brilliant!

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[Bluebirds]

Quite enjoyed I've Been Duped and Wolf Kidult Man t'other night.

I'm Not From Bury could be a Fall classic.

But yes Heads Roll was probably the last consistent LP IMHO.
My favourite Fall period is the one that I was in my late teens for. Albums such as Extricate, Shiftwork, Code Selfish and Infotainment Scam. My introduction was purchasing the compilation A-sides.

Went a bit off them with Middle Class Revolt (I think they/him went a bit off themselves!) but saw them/ him and whoever else live (not his granny on bongos!) in 2001 I think and was blown away. In fact I've probably seeen them more live tsince then han I have listened to their recent LPs which is a bit weird!

Fav Fall LP/compilation has to be the 6CD Peel Sessions boxset. A vital piece of British history.