Levitate
The Fall · 1997
49 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · punk
A kaleidoscopic blend of jagged guitar riffs and eccentric lyrics that defy conventional rock structures.
Why this album works
'Levitate' is notable for its critical reception, with many reviewers highlighting its adventurous spirit as a return to form after the more commercial leanings of earlier albums. It continued to solidify The Fall's influence within the post-punk scene, demonstrating their refusal to conform to mainstream expectations.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with surprises eccentric lyrics for curious minds dynamic progression through tracks
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Levitate' was The Fall's 22nd studio album, showcasing Mark E. Smith's relentless creativity during a period marked by lineup changes. This album followed the band's previous release, 'The Infotainment Scan,' which had introduced a more accessible sound, yet 'Levitate' veered back into the experimental territory that defined much of their work.
- 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 Ten Houses of Eve Standout 3:39
- 2 Masquerade 3:58
- 3 Hurricane Edward Standout 5:52
- 4 I’m a Mummy Standout 2:37
- 5 The Quartet of Doc Shanley 3:13
- 6 Jap Kid 3:03
- 7 4½ Inch 3:56
- 8 Spencer Must Die 3:59
- 9 Jungle Rock 3:10
- 10 Ol’ Gang 3:59
- 11 Tragic Days 1:29
- 12 I Come and Stand at Your Door 3:31
- 13 Levitate 2:49
- 14 Everybody but Myself 4:15
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