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Anyone any good stories to tell that involve the Fall? Id be interested in any comments?
ThE fAlL
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Maybe I can help here...
I got into the band around 91/92.
First saw first them in '97, on the tour of which never nearly completed...Burns, Hanley, Crooks, Nagle and Smith. Aberdeen Lemon Tree.....to me, it was the last decent line-up. When Smith lost Hanley and Burns, I feel that the band was over (I speak as as a bassist/drummer and Fall fan).
I saw them again in 2002 - I think it was filmed for a DVD. Good gig, but lacked the edge that made it different in '97 - when Mark had played the entire gig at 11 with a lot of time with his back to the audience!
Post-Hanley (even his last couple) I can't say the records stand up. Last great album- the underrated 'Middle Class Revolt'. Saying that, I can avoid the Brix era - so for me, the band is '79-83 (I know...I include 'Perverted By Language') and from '90-94 (I stop at 'Cerebral Caustic'). Untouchable.
I always love The Fall, but I can't defend them as I once did. The minute they lost the bit of stability they had, kind of turned off.
I must add, the only album I haven't heard in recent years is 'Reformation TLC' - I know the rest, and to my ears, The Fall haven't really been the same since 'Middle Class Revolt' - good tracks on 'Levitate', but since then, I've struggled to like it.
Discuss!!!
I got into the band around 91/92.
First saw first them in '97, on the tour of which never nearly completed...Burns, Hanley, Crooks, Nagle and Smith. Aberdeen Lemon Tree.....to me, it was the last decent line-up. When Smith lost Hanley and Burns, I feel that the band was over (I speak as as a bassist/drummer and Fall fan).
I saw them again in 2002 - I think it was filmed for a DVD. Good gig, but lacked the edge that made it different in '97 - when Mark had played the entire gig at 11 with a lot of time with his back to the audience!
Post-Hanley (even his last couple) I can't say the records stand up. Last great album- the underrated 'Middle Class Revolt'. Saying that, I can avoid the Brix era - so for me, the band is '79-83 (I know...I include 'Perverted By Language') and from '90-94 (I stop at 'Cerebral Caustic'). Untouchable.
I always love The Fall, but I can't defend them as I once did. The minute they lost the bit of stability they had, kind of turned off.
I must add, the only album I haven't heard in recent years is 'Reformation TLC' - I know the rest, and to my ears, The Fall haven't really been the same since 'Middle Class Revolt' - good tracks on 'Levitate', but since then, I've struggled to like it.
Discuss!!!
1974 (February) 4001 JG
Re: ThE fAlL
Iain,How did you end up seeing the Fall in Aberdeen the windy city? BTW thanks for your post im very limited in The Falls history Cheers.
Re: ThE fAlL
No problem Scott!
I used to live Aberdeen, did all of my further education(college and beyond) up there. Great city, really loved it, and nearly never left. Only downside was the long winters!
I saw loads of bands at the Lemon Tree - superb venue. I actually saw Travis, supporting a local band way before they broke through.
There's a great Fall fan site - http://www.visi.com/fall/news/fallnews.html
You'll find loads of history and bits on there. They are true fans!
I suppose I'm just a bit more objective when it comes to the band now. They will always be special....just like all groups, they have their ups and downs. One thing is certain - you can never write them off.
I know Brix played a Ric when she was with them first time (83-89). I'm not sure if she did second time (94-96). I'm also quite convinced that I saw footage of bassman Steve Hanley (very cool bassist) playing a Ric, although I may have dreamt that one!
I used to live Aberdeen, did all of my further education(college and beyond) up there. Great city, really loved it, and nearly never left. Only downside was the long winters!
I saw loads of bands at the Lemon Tree - superb venue. I actually saw Travis, supporting a local band way before they broke through.
There's a great Fall fan site - http://www.visi.com/fall/news/fallnews.html
You'll find loads of history and bits on there. They are true fans!
I suppose I'm just a bit more objective when it comes to the band now. They will always be special....just like all groups, they have their ups and downs. One thing is certain - you can never write them off.
I know Brix played a Ric when she was with them first time (83-89). I'm not sure if she did second time (94-96). I'm also quite convinced that I saw footage of bassman Steve Hanley (very cool bassist) playing a Ric, although I may have dreamt that one!
1974 (February) 4001 JG
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My brother in law lives in Aberdeen Iain next time im up i will go and check out who is on.Cheers