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Last Night at The Palais

The Fall · 2009

117 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock · punk

A sprawling collage of post-punk energy infused with sardonic lyricism and experimental soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • sardonic lyricism and humor
  • sprawling collage of sounds
  • for late-night exploration
  • engaging two-halves listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer tight, concise albums
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Last Night at The Palais' marked a significant chapter for The Fall as it was one of their last studio albums before frontman Mark E. Smith's passing in 2018. This album followed the band's longstanding experimental approach while showcasing their ability to innovate within the punk and alternative rock genres.
Stylistic neighbors
Wire· Gang of Four· The Birthday Party

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Senior Twilight Stock Replacer 4:52
  • 2 Pacifying Joint 3:35
  • 3 Fall Sound 3:56
  • 4 Over! Over! 3:01
  • 5 Theme From Sparta FC 3:56
  • 6 Hungry Freaks, Daddy 5:46
  • 7 Wrong Place, Right Time 3:02
  • 8 My Door Is Never 6:29
  • 9 The Wright Stuff 5:03
  • 10 White Lightning 3:00
  • 11 Blindness 9:14
  • 12 Reformation 4:42

Disc 2

  • 1 Senior Twilight Stock Replacer 4:52
  • 2 Pacifying Joint 3:35
  • 3 Fall Sound 3:56
  • 4 Over! Over! 3:01
  • 5 Theme From Sparta F.C. 3:56
  • 6 Hungry Freaks, Daddy 5:46
  • 7 Wrong Place, Right Time 3:02
  • 8 My Door Is Never 6:29
  • 9 The Wright Stuff 5:03
  • 10 White Lightning 3:00
  • 11 Blindness 9:14
  • 12 Reformation 4:42
  • 13 Reformation (promo. video) 3:56

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