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50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong

The Fall · 2004

155 min · 39 tracks · alternative rock · punk

A frenetic collage of punk energy, literary lyricism, and eclectic instrumentation that defines The Fall's idiosyncratic style.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its comprehensive collection of tracks spanning The Fall's career, reflecting their significant influence on alternative rock and post-punk music. It reached number 24 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating the band's enduring appeal and connecting with both long-time fans and new listeners.
Best for
dynamic peaks and valleys frenetic energy for active listening literary lyricism with sharp wit
Context
By the time '50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong' was released in 2004, The Fall had established themselves as a prolific band with a rich discography, having released over 25 albums since their formation in 1976. This compilation came after the critically acclaimed 'Are You Are Missing Winner' (2003) and showcased their extensive catalog while cementing their status as post-punk pioneers.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Repetition 4:56
  • 2 Industrial Estate 1:41
  • 3 Rowche Rumble 4:01
  • 4 Fiery Jack 4:45
  • 5 How I Wrote ‘Elastic Man’ 4:20
  • 6 Totally Wired Standout 3:25
  • 7 New Face in Hell 5:41
  • 8 Prole Art Threat 1:57
  • 9 Lie Dream of a Casino Soul 3:07
  • 10 The Classical 5:16
  • 11 Hip Priest Standout 7:45
  • 12 The Man Whose Head Expanded 4:25
  • 13 Kicker Conspiracy 4:18
  • 14 Eat Y’self Fitter 6:35
  • 15 C.R.E.E.P. 2:56
  • 16 No Bulbs 3 4:28
  • 17 Spoilt Victorian Child 4:12
  • 18 Cruiser’s Creek 4:15

Disc 2

  • 1 U.S. 80’s-90’s 4:33
  • 2 Mr Pharmacist 2:19
  • 3 Living Too Late Standout 4:27
  • 4 Hey! Luciani 3:34
  • 5 There’s a Ghost in My House 2:36
  • 6 Hit the North 3:59
  • 7 Victoria 2:43
  • 8 Telephone Thing 4:10
  • 9 High Tension Line 3:46
  • 10 Free Range 4:20
  • 11 Why Are People Grudgeful? 4:27
  • 12 Behind the Counter 3:10
  • 13 M5 3:33
  • 14 Feeling Numb 2:46
  • 15 The Chiselers 3:13
  • 16 Powder Keg 3:17
  • 17 Masquerade 3:50
  • 18 Touch Sensitive 3:15
  • 19 Crop-Dust 5:33
  • 20 Susan vs Youthclub 3:37
  • 21 Green Eyed Loco-Man 3:46

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