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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.

Why this album works

Best for
frenetic bursts of energy dynamic exploration with peaks quirky absurdist lyrical journeys
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.
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alternative rock, punk

The Twenty-Seven Points is an album by The Fall. A frenetic collage of post-punk energy intertwined with surreal, often absurdist lyrics and eclectic instrumentation. 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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Twenty-Seven Points sound like?

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

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.

Tracklist

30 tracks·100:05

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 Standout 4:16
  • 7 Big New Prinz Standout 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 Standout 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

Genre

alternative rock

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

100 min 5 sec