What makes The Twenty-Seven Points by The Fall notable?

The album is significant for its critical reception, with many reviewers noting The Fall's ability to maintain relevance in the evolving music landscape of the late '90s. It also features tracks that became staples in their live performances, contributing to the band's enduring legacy in alternative rock and influencing countless subsequent artists within the genre. Released in 1999, 'The Twenty-Seven Points' is one of The Fall's later albums during a prolific period that followed their commercial peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s. At this point, the band was led by their iconic frontman Mark E. Smith, who remained a constant force despite numerous lineup changes over the years. This album showcases their continued evolution, blending their punk roots with experimental elements.

Who is The Twenty-Seven Points for?

The Twenty-Seven Points works well if you're into frenetic bursts of energy, dynamic exploration with peaks and quirky absurdist lyrical journeys.

How many songs are on The Twenty-Seven Points?

The Twenty-Seven Points has 30 tracks, running approximately 100 minutes.

The Twenty-Seven Points

The Fall

100 min · 30 tracks · alternative rock · punk

A frenetic collage of post-punk energy intertwined with surreal, often absurdist lyrics and eclectic instrumentation.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

frenetic bursts of energy
dynamic exploration with peaks
quirky absurdist lyrical journeys
for late-night revelry
short, punchy tracks for variety

Maybe skip if you want

prefer straightforward song structures
seek lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1999, 'The Twenty-Seven Points' is one of The Fall's later albums during a prolific period that followed their commercial peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s. At this point, the band was led by their iconic frontman Mark E. Smith, who remained a constant force despite numerous lineup changes over the years. This album showcases their continued evolution, blending their punk roots with experimental elements.
Stylistic neighbors: Wire· Gang of Four· The Birthday Party

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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

1 Mollusc in Tyrol 1:01
2 Return 3:49
3 Ladybird (Green Grass) 4:08
4 Idiot / Walk Out 0:53
5 Ten Points 1:56
6 Idiot Joy Showland 4:16
7 Big New Prinz 6:02
8 Intro / Roadhouse 1:30
9 The Joke 3:37
10 M.H.’s Jokes 1:43
11 British People in Hot Weather 2:03
12 Free Range 3:49
13 Hi‐Tension Line 4:16
14 The League of Bald‐Headed Men 4:29

Disc 2

1 Glam Racket / Star 3:29
2 Lost in Music 4:24
3 Mr. Pharmacist 3:10
4 Cloud of Black 4:22
5 Paranoid Man in Cheap Shit Room 4:15
6 Bounces / Leeds 1:57
7 Outro 2:49
8 Passable 4:30
9 Glasgow Advice 1:14
10 Middle Class Revolt / Simon, Dave & John 4:34
11 Bill Is Dead 5:14
12 Strychnine 2:49
13 War! 3:26
14 Noel’s Chemical Effluence 6:29
15 Three Points 0:48
16 Up Too Much 2:51

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