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The Unutterable

The Fall · 2000

55 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · punk

A chaotic blend of post-punk energy and cryptic lyrical musings, reflecting The Fall's idiosyncratic style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • short, punchy tracks
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • quirky, unpredictable listening experiences
  • introspective late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Unutterable' was released in 2000, The Fall had already established themselves as a pioneering force in alternative rock, with over two decades of output. This album came during a phase where frontman Mark E. Smith remained prolific, releasing multiple projects since their formation in 1976, making it their twenty-seventh studio album.
Stylistic neighbors
Wire· Gang of Four· The Birthday Party

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cyber Insekt 3:18
  • 2 Two Librans 3:57
  • 3 W.B 3:30
  • 4 Sons of Temperance 3:47
  • 5 Dr. Buck's Letter 5:18
  • 6 Hot Runes 2:17
  • 7 Way Round 3:21
  • 8 Octo Realm / Ketamine Sun 5:36
  • 9 Serum 4:55
  • 10 Unutterable 1:05
  • 11 Pumpkin Soup and Mashed Potatoes 2:54
  • 12 Hands up Billy 2:46
  • 13 Midwatch 1953 5:32
  • 14 Devolute 4:36
  • 15 Das Katerer 2:42

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