Early pioneers of post-punk
The Fall - This Nation's Saving Grace (1985; r: 1997)
Of the many, many 70's post-punk, few were more prolific, and none longer-lasting than The Fall. With more albums released than years the band has been in creation, it would be a crime not to recognize their contribution to music today. Songs like "Barmy" paved the way for dance-style riffs to be used in songs, and we all know where that has lead to today, with the new British music explosion. Throughout the years, the band has been through many a lineup change, but always at the centre has been Mark E. Smith, an icon of indie and college rock with his sarcastic lyrics and snarling, neigh-incomprehensible lyrics. This Nation's Saving Grace is arguably his greatest achievement, but if you like this album, be sure to get Hex Education Hour and Grotesque, both fine albums in themselves.
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posted by Colin @ 8:31 AM
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I love the Fall and regard Mark E Smith as the godfather of slacker post punk, think Pavement. The Fall has been remarkably consistant over the years and was championed by the late great John Peel. I first listened to them in 1987 when I bought their early compilation Palace of Swords Reversed. That lp collected many singles from the era of 1982. Hard to believe how ahead of their time the Fall were. Highly recommended.
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