The Infotainment Scan
The Fall · 1993
50 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · punk
A frenetic blend of punk energy and experimental rock, woven with sardonic lyrical commentary.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim upon release, often noted for its sharp social commentary and experimental sound that pushed the boundaries of punk rock. It also contributed to The Fall's enduring influence on subsequent generations of indie and post-punk bands, reinforcing their status as iconoclasts within the UK music scene.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels mid-tempo reflective moments dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in 1993, 'The Infotainment Scan' is The Fall's eleventh studio album, marking a period of prolific creativity following their commercial resurgence in the late 1980s. This album followed the more accessible 'I Am Kurious Oranj' and continued to showcase frontman Mark E. Smith's unique vision as a leader in alternative rock.
- 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 Ladybird (Green Grass) Standout 4:00
- 2 Lost in Music 3:50
- 3 Glam‐Racket 3:13
- 4 I’m Going to Spain 3:28
- 5 It’s a Curse 5:20
- 6 Paranoia Man in Cheap Sh*t Room Standout 4:28
- 7 Service 4:13
- 8 The League of Bald‐Headed Men 4:09
- 9 A Past Gone Mad 4:21
- 10 Light / Fireworks 3:49
- 11 Why Are People Grudgeful? 4:32
- 12 League Moon Monkey Mix 4:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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