2.4 Wrong Place Wrong Time / I Can Hear the Grass Grow - John Peel - 04/08/2004
2.5 Job Search - John Peel - 04/08/2004
2.6 Blindness - Heads Roll - US Alt version
2.7 I Can Hear the Grass Grow - Slow Version
2.8 Bo Doodak - Single
2.9 Blindness - Interim Version
2.10 What About Us - Interim Version
2.11 Clasp Hands - Interim Version
2.12 Blind Man - Original Demo
2.13 Blindness - Alt Version
3.1 The Boss
3.2 Systamatic Abuse
3.3 Party Song
3.4 Twang
3.5 Get Out
3.6 The V One
3.7 Spencers Cut
3.8 Steve Country
3.9 Wed Z
3.10 Boil A Chicken
3.11 White Line
3.12 Benneets Rocker
3.13 Brimstone
3.14 Fuzz
4.1 Bo Demmick
4.2 Pacifying Joint
4.3 Theme From Sparta FC
4.4 What About Us?
4.5 Reformation!
4.6 Mountain Energei
4.7 Mr Pharmacist
4.8 Blindness
4.9 My Door is Never
Description:
"Fall Heads Roll (4CD Expanded Edition)" is an extensive, expanded 4-CD edition of one of the most distinctive later-period albums by The Fall, presented here in the classic CD format by the specialist reissue label Cherry Red. This edition is tailored for collectors and devoted fans, gathering the original studio album together with a wealth of related material (such as single versions, bonus tracks or alternative takes, where available) to offer a deep dive into this era of the band. The multi-disc scope makes it a definitive archive-style set, ideal for those who want more than the standard album and who are interested in the evolution and context of the songs across different releases and sessions.
Musically, "Fall Heads Roll" captures The Fall in a particularly focused and powerful phase: sharp, repetitive riffs, driving rhythms and Mark E. Smith's unmistakable, incantatory vocals come together in a sound that is abrasive yet strangely addictive. The songs typically fuse post-punk urgency with garage-rock energy and an off-kilter sense of melody, moving between hypnotic grooves and explosive outbursts. On a 4-CD expanded edition, this means the listener can trace subtle variations in arrangements and performances, appreciating how The Fall continuously re-shaped their material on stage, in the studio or across different sessions and releases.
The format and breadth of this edition are designed for in-depth listening: the multiple discs invite you to experience the core album, then explore surrounding tracks from the same creative period. This allows a more complete picture of the band's sound world at that time - from more immediate, hook-laden tracks to rawer, experimental pieces that reveal the band's uncompromising approach. Fans of post-punk, alternative rock and left-field guitar music will find a rich, challenging and rewarding listening experience in this expanded set.
Cherry Red, the manufacturer behind this release, is a long-established independent label known especially for high-quality reissues, archive projects and carefully curated expanded editions. Over decades, Cherry Red has built a strong reputation among collectors for presenting classic and cult recordings with respect for the original material and an emphasis on depth and completeness. Their releases often stand out for their attention to detail and for bringing important catalogues back into circulation in thoughtfully expanded forms.
The Fall, formed in the late 1970s around the singular figure of vocalist and bandleader Mark E. Smith, are one of the most influential and enduring bands to emerge from the British post-punk movement. Known for their relentless work ethic, a vast discography and a constantly evolving line-up, The Fall developed a sound that is instantly recognisable yet always shifting: jagged guitars, motorik rhythms, surreal and often caustic lyrics, and a relentless forward momentum. Over the years, the band achieved cult status, became a reference point for countless alternative and indie acts, and left a lasting mark on underground and mainstream music alike through their prolific output and uncompromising artistic vision. This 4-CD expanded edition of "Fall Heads Roll" stands as a fitting testament to that legacy, offering an in-depth snapshot of one powerful chapter in their long career.
Alternative
49.431
- Dark Wave 745- Funpunk 41- Garage 3.121- Grunge 137- Independent 13.120- Industrial 828- Internat.Punk 12.984- Melody Core 29- New Wave 550- Other Alternative 17.188Songwriter 3.446
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