Are You Are Missing Winner
The Fall · 2001
71 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · punk
A chaotic blend of punk energy and avant-garde experimentation, laced with Mark E. Smith's distinctive vocal delivery.
Why this album works
'Are You Are Missing Winner' received mixed reviews upon release but has since gained recognition for its experimental nature and complex arrangements. The album's unique sound helped solidify The Fall’s influence within the post-punk scene, highlighting Mark E. Smith's unyielding creativity and drive to innovate.
- Best for
- wave-like shifts in intensity dynamic pacing keeps engagement chaotic energy for focused listening
- Context
- In 2001, The Fall released 'Are You Are Missing Winner', marking their 27th studio album and showcasing their continued evolution after the lineup changes of the late 1990s. At this point in their career, they were exploring more eclectic sounds while maintaining their signature post-punk style, following the critical success of 'The Unutterable' in 2000.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· David Bowie· Duran Duran· Radiohead· Bryan Adams· The Cure· Blur· Manic Street Preachers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jim’s “The Fall” 2:40
- 2 Bourgeois Town Standout 3:42
- 3 Crop‐Dust 5:32
- 4 My Ex‐Classmates’ Kids Standout 4:50
- 5 Kick the Can Standout 5:13
- 6 Gotta See Jane 2:24
- 7 Ibis‐Afro Man 9:32
- 8 The Acute 3:19
- 9 Hollow Mind 3:34
- 10 Reprise: Jane / Prof Mick / Ey Bastardo 7:03
- 11 Rude (All the Time) 2:45
- 12 I Wake Up in the City 4:40
- 13 New Formation Sermon 2:05
- 14 Distilled Mug Art 3:33
- 15 My Ex‐Classmate’s Kids 5:00
- 16 Where’s the Fuckin Taxi? Cunt 5:10
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