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? by bashwhufc

im almost afraid to ask this cos i know the eye rollers will have a field day but where should i start with the fall. love the new album but im clueless where to start with the rest. they have a slightly intimidating ouvre ( and their fans have a slightly intimidating odour...haha)

bashwhufc | 02 May '08, 12:57 | Send note | Report this | Reply

I f you can find the Peel Session box set then thats a good bet

else go for a classic album along the lines of:
Hex Enduction Hour
Perverted By Language
This Nations Grace

Or there is a greatest hits called 50,000 Fall fans can't be wrong.

I hope this helps.

ElasticMan | 2 May '08, 13:44 | Send note | Report this | Reply

what's the new one like

in your opinion E-Man?

guyofthelondonzoo | 2 May '08, 14:10 | Send note | Report this | Reply

"they have a

slightly intimidating ouvre"

True dat.

Start with Grotesque. If you like it, then buy the Peel box set

hairyboy | 2 May '08, 14:22 | Send note | Report this | Reply

The new one is a treat

I think it is the most enjoyable for years.
I dont't know how he has put together this new band but they seem to be able to produce the repetitive garage sound, that he has been heading towards the last decade, more convincly than the last 2 lineups. Add to this Eleni's vastly improved keyboard parts the base that he needs to work from is in place and solid.
He seems to be having alot more fun on this album, more energy in his vocals (on Wolf Kidult Man he may even be singing properly).
The songwriting quality is much improved over Reformation.
Add to that Grant Showbiz as producer who has always brought the best in Smith (Dragnet, Country On The Click).

ElasticMan | 2 May '08, 14:58 | Send note | Report this | Reply

Cheers

I like DiS for this reason you can get stuff from people who know more about stuff than you do.

Further to this point there should not be any eye-rolling when people want to find out stuff in my humble opinion.

there's my 2cents

guyofthelondonzoo | 2 May '08, 15:27 | Send note | Report this | Reply

Hex Enduction Hour

or Slates. Unless you have pots of money in which case buy the Peel Box Set.

The 50,000 Fall Fans comp is the closest thing to a affordable best of although it's a few years old now but it's still probably the best album to start with if you're not sure which era of The Fall you're keen on.

tom_from_sparks | 2 May '08, 15:08 | Send note | Report this | Reply

Seems like there's new Fall fan on here each week

Which is a VERY GOOD THING.

50,000 Fall Fans is a good starter. Or you can go for Grotesque (which is the first album I bought).

Personally though, Hex is a masterpiece. But try Live at the Witch Trials or Dragnet for beginner's accessibility.

Or maybe I am Kurious Oranj? Ahhhh..choices

finchleydisco | 2 May '08, 15:23 | Send note | Report this | Reply

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Any of:

Grotesque (After the Gramme)
Hex Enduction Hour
Perverted by Language
This Nation's Saving Grace
The Real New Fall LP (Formerly Country on the Click)
458489 A Sides

RockNRollMassacre | 2 May '08, 15:38 | Send note | Report this | Reply

From their first 10 years...

I'd definitely listen to Live at the Witch Trials, Dragnet, Grotesque, Perverted by Language, Wonderful & Frightening World of The Fall and (their greatest LP, in my opinion) This Nation's Saving Grace.

Also, Bend Sinister is a fantastic album no-one seems to mention that much.

Into the early 90s, you should hear Shiftwork and Light User Syndrome.

I'm sure you'll have your own favourites, but these are some of mine.

Oh yes, and the B-sides comps (B-sides 458489)are ace too!

Rubby | 2 May '08, 16:06 | Send note | Report this | Reply

cheers guys

help much appreciated as always. and i second exactly what londonzooguy said. i love the fact you all answered helpfully and seriously. ta

bashwhufc | 2 May '08, 22:52 | Send note | Report this | Reply