The Remainderer
The Fall · 2013
26 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock
A chaotic blend of post-punk dissonance and sardonic lyrics, veering between abrasive energy and introspective moments.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Remainderer — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of existential reflection and societal critique, delivered through Mark E. Smith's signature vocal style.
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Mister Rode — This track showcases the band's penchant for unpredictable song structures and lyrical absurdity, blending jangly guitars with an off-kilter rhythm.
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Say Mama / Race With the Devil — Combining two songs into one dynamic piece, this track highlights The Fall's ability to fuse genres while maintaining a raw punk energy throughout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases The Fall's signature chaotic sound and lyrical depth, though its cohesion suffers slightly.
What we noticed
- The lyrics often juxtapose sardonic commentary with introspective themes, enhancing the chaotic soundscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short energetic bursts of sound
- chaotic urgency in every track
- fragmented rhythmic exploration
- fast-paced listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive albums
- seeking melodic calmness
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, The Remainderer marked The Fall's 30th studio album. At this point in their career, the band continued to push creative boundaries while navigating lineup changes that shaped their sound. This album came after a period of relative stability following the departure of longtime guitarist Brix Smith Start, showcasing the band's enduring experimental spirit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wire· Gang of Four· The Birthday Party
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Remainderer 4:02
- 2 Amorator! 3:20
- 3 Mister Rode 7:38
- 4 Rememberance R 6:11
- 5 Say Mama / Race With the Devil 3:09
- 6 Touchy Pad 2:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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