Overview

Of all the late-'70s punk and post-punk bands, none were longer-lived or more prolific that The Fall. Mark E. Smith, with his snarling, near incomprehensible vocals and consuming bitter cynicism has become a cult legend. By the mid-'80s, in spite of their near-cacophonic, jagged amelodic sound, The Fall's British following was large enough to result in two UK Top 40 hits, but in essence, the group has always been a cult band - their music was always too abrasive and dense for the mainstream, yet The Fall, like many cult bands, inspired a new generation of underground bands. This book documents every Fall recording; every significant concert they have ever played; and every major radio session. The end results, in its own way, a biography, peppered every step of the way with references to Smith's own loves and hates, thoughts and opinions, taste and talents, the records he loved while he was still growing up, and the music he hated once he'd grown.

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9781900924573

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Dave Thompson is a British freelance journalist based in Seattle. He contributes regularly to a variety of magazines including Mojo and Goldmine. He has also written a number of well-received books including the first biography of Kurt Cobain, Never Fade Away.

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