The Fall - BM's best of thread

[City Hobgoblin]

I was a big Fall fan in the 80s, saw them live plenty and have all the albums from that era. I always kept an eye on them since then but it was more of an amused eye, if you know what I mean. I occasionally remind myself of a track I’d forgotten and have read the books.

The thing about The Fall for me, though, is that I almost listen to them as a comedy band. It’s not music I’d close my eyes and get lost in or have a spliff to. It’s almost like bubblegum, a bit of a cheap and dirty habit. Does that make sense?

There's definitely a glam rock element in there.

 

[City Hobgoblin]

 

[pride in battle]

The last time I checked, only Latch Key Kid was available from this performance. So thought it was worth posting as the band are on top form:

He looks like some idiot that's grabbed the Mike, he's one in a million

 

[PaulPowerScreamer]

I was a big fan back in the day and some of their stuff, especially from the 80s, holds up incredibly well still. MES was a genuine genius I think but I can't think of anyone I'm more glad I never met personally. Some personal favourites:

 

[Aguerooooooo93:20]

My fave track :-)

 

[roman totale]

My fave track :-)

I’m going to be the contrarian here and say that I hate this song and always have. I know the gruppe covered many stylistic bases over the 40 years, but this one was a stretch too far.
The Oh! Brother podcast (Paul & Steve Hanley) goes from strength to strength and the last two, featuring Marcia Schofield and Danny Kelly are absolutely brilliant.

 

[mackenzie]

Got the 3 CD of A sides today. I've listened to them a bit over the years, but never in a big way. Also read "Renegade" this weekend.
Can honestly say that Smith was a wonderful one off. Although as someone else said earlier...I'm kinda glad I never met him.
What a guy though. And love this CD.

 

[urban genie]

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Got the 3 CD of A sides today. I've listened to them a bit over the years, but never in a big way. Also read "Renegade" this weekend.
Can honestly say that Smith was a wonderful one off. Although as someone else said earlier...I'm kinda glad I never met him.
What a guy though. And love this CD.

It was hard work that book.
Love Brix's book very much.

 

[mackenzie]

It was hard work that book.
Love Brix's book very much.

I bloody loved it! ;-)

 

[roman totale]

Fantastic!

That 1994 Peel session was a real curate’s egg. Two absolutely ‘can’t be arsed’ Xmas carols, paired with two of the best songs they ever did, ‘Feeling Numb’ and ‘Glam Racket/ Star’.

 

[aka blue jambo]

Anyone who supported City and Hearts is a legend to me
Love Edinburgh Man and the video

 

[Stoned Rose]

Nice to see the thread still going strong over 18 months on.

:)

 

[mackenzie]

Nice to see the thread still going strong over 18 months on.

:)

I actually worked at Prestwich dole office from 1981-1986. Probably a bit early to have signed Mark on ;-) Can't remember him anyway lol
There were 2 young lads who I worked with, and they always went to The Forresters for a pub break. Both seriously into their music. Rest of us thought it was a dump (although I did go in once or twice) and went in The Wilton, but now I know they were hoping to bump into Mark ;-)
Prestwich was a bloody great place then. Ended up back there in 2017 but have moved on again since.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

 

[PinkFinal]

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I've been in there pretty small if it's the basement they're using

 

[blue44]

Five years ago today

March 5th 1957 - January 24th 2018

RIP Mark.

 

[Out on blue 6]

 

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[Deleted member 13905]

rest in peace