Grotesque (Reissue) (Vinyl LP)
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Dissonant rants disguised within punk pop. Endlessly copies, never approached. - Max
Bursting into the 1980s on a new label (the then-upstart, now-legendary Rough Trade) and with an augmented, audibly panicked lineup, The Fall's Grotesque is the true pure-bred Fall release from the Marc Riley era. Released in the immediate wake of The Fall's most beloved single (Totally Wired), the album carries over that righteously famed teeth-chattering, bolstered in no small part by the drumming of new addition Paul Hanley, brother of bassist Steve Hanley and aged only 15 at the time of recording.
Many significant firsts surround Grotesque, including The Fall's inaugural production partnership with Mayo Thompson and the debut of Suzanne Smith's wonderful artwork, both of which would play key roles in the band's following phase.
Superior Viaduct's edition is the first time that Grotesque has been available on vinyl domestically since its initial release in 1980. Liner notes by Brian Turner.
Tracklist:
1. Pay Your Rates
2. English Scheme
3. New Face In Hell
4. C'n'C-S Mithering
5. The Container Drivers
6. Impression Of J. Temperance
7. In The Park
8. W.M.C. - Blob 59
9. Gramme Friday
10. The N.W.R.A.