The Fall

The Fall

alternative rock

United Kingdom Est. 1976 Disbanded 2018

"Heavy with hypnotic repetition and driven by jagged rhythms, their music creates a tense interplay between structure and chaos that challenges conventional listening habits."

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The Unutterable

The Unutterable

2000
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Career Arc

The Fall's discography from 1978 to 2017

1978 1997 2017
It’s the New Thing / Vari... (1978) Bingo-Master's Break-Out! (1978) Dragnet (1979) Live at the Witch Trials (1979) Rowche Rumble (1979) Grotesque (1980) Totally Wired (1980) How I Wrote 'Elastic Man'... (1980) Fiery Jack (1980) Slates (1981) Room to Live (1982) Hex Enduction Hour (1982) Live in London 1980 (1982) Perverted by Language (1983) Fall in a Hole (1983) The Wonderful and Frighte... (1984) Hip Priest and Kamerads (1985) This Nation's Saving Grac... (1985) Bend Sinister (1986) Hey! Luciani (1986)
The Fall matters for its unwavering commitment to a singular vision in music, carving out a space where the chaotic energy of punk meets the cerebral detours of art rock.
The Fall matters for its unwavering commitment to a singular vision in music, carving out a space where the chaotic energy of punk meets the cerebral detours of art rock. Their distinctive sound has influenced countless artists, reshaping the landscape of alternative music by proving that rawness and intellectualism can coexist. They challenged listeners to engage with their work on deeper levels, often blurring the lines between performance art and traditional songwriting. Their process is marked by a relentless exploration of rhythm and texture, with an approach that often embraces spontaneity and imperfection. The band's sound incorporates repetitive motifs and off-kilter arrangements, creating a sonic environment that feels both visceral and detached. This dichotomy allows them to push the boundaries of what a song can be, cultivating an atmosphere where unpredictability reigns. Lyrically, The Fall frequently delves into themes of alienation, absurdity, and social commentary, employing a voice that oscillates between ironic detachment and earnest observation. Their storytelling is impressionistic rather than linear, favoring snapshots of experience over traditional narratives, which invites listeners into a fragmented yet resonant world.

Full discography

The Fall's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

58 releases • 49 albums • 1978–2017
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Albums ()

New Facts Emerge album by The Fall

New Facts Emerge

2017

Wise Ol' Man album by The Fall

Wise Ol' Man

2016

Sub-Lingual Tablet album by The Fall

Sub-Lingual Tablet

2015

Re-Mit album by The Fall

Re-Mit

2013

The Remainderer album by The Fall

The Remainderer

2013

Ersatz GB album by The Fall

Ersatz GB

2011

Your Future Our Clutter album by The Fall

Your Future Our Clutter

2010

Last Night at The Palais album by The Fall

Last Night at The Palais

2009

Imperial Wax Solvent album by The Fall

Imperial Wax Solvent

2008

Reformation Post TLC album by The Fall

Reformation Post TLC

2007

Fall Heads Roll album by The Fall

Fall Heads Roll

2005

The Complete Peel Sessions 1978–2004 album by The Fall

The Complete Peel Sessions 1978–2004

2005

Interim album by The Fall

Interim

2004

50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong album by The Fall

50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong

2004

The Real New Fall LP – Formerly 'Country on the Click' album by The Fall

The Real New Fall LP – Formerly 'Country on the Click'

2003

Touch Sensitive... Bootleg Box Set album by The Fall

Touch Sensitive... Bootleg Box Set

2003

2G+2 album by The Fall

2G+2

2002

Are You Are Missing Winner album by The Fall

Are You Are Missing Winner

2001

Liverpool 78 album by The Fall

Liverpool 78

2001

The Unutterable album by The Fall

The Unutterable

2000

Live 1977 album by The Fall

Live 1977

2000

The Marshall Suite album by The Fall

The Marshall Suite

1999

Levitate album by The Fall

Levitate

1997

The Light User Syndrome album by The Fall

The Light User Syndrome

1996

Cerebral Caustic album by The Fall

Cerebral Caustic

1995

Middle Class Revolt album by The Fall

Middle Class Revolt

1994

The Infotainment Scan album by The Fall

The Infotainment Scan

1993

Code: Selfish album by The Fall

Code: Selfish

1992

Shift-Work album by The Fall

Shift-Work

1991

Extricate album by The Fall

Extricate

1990

Seminal Live album by The Fall

Seminal Live

1989

The Frenz Experiment album by The Fall

The Frenz Experiment

1988

I Am Kurious Oranj album by The Fall

I Am Kurious Oranj

1988

Bend Sinister album by The Fall

Bend Sinister

1986

Hip Priest and Kamerads album by The Fall

Hip Priest and Kamerads

1985

This Nation's Saving Grace album by The Fall

This Nation's Saving Grace

1985

The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall album by The Fall

The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall

1984

Perverted by Language album by The Fall

Perverted by Language

1983

Fall in a Hole album by The Fall

Fall in a Hole

1983

Room to Live album by The Fall

Room to Live

1982

Hex Enduction Hour album by The Fall

Hex Enduction Hour

1982

Live in London 1980 album by The Fall

Live in London 1980

1982

Slates album by The Fall

Slates

1981

Grotesque album by The Fall

Grotesque

1980

Dragnet album by The Fall

Dragnet

1979

Live at the Witch Trials album by The Fall

Live at the Witch Trials

1979

The Twenty-Seven Points album by The Fall

The Twenty-Seven Points

Totale's Turns album by The Fall

Totale's Turns

A Part of America Therein, 1981 album by The Fall

A Part of America Therein, 1981

Singles ()

Monk Time album by The Fall

Monk Time

2006

Theme from Sparta F.C. album by The Fall

Theme from Sparta F.C.

2004

Hey! Luciani album by The Fall

Hey! Luciani

1986

Totally Wired album by The Fall

Totally Wired

1980

How I Wrote 'Elastic Man' / City Hobgoblins album by The Fall

How I Wrote 'Elastic Man' / City Hobgoblins

1980

Fiery Jack album by The Fall

Fiery Jack

1980

Rowche Rumble album by The Fall

Rowche Rumble

1979

It’s the New Thing / Various Times album by The Fall

It’s the New Thing / Various Times

1978

Bingo-Master's Break-Out! album by The Fall

Bingo-Master's Break-Out!

1978

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

Live at the Witch Trials
Live at the Witch Tr... (1979)
Dragnet
Dragnet (1979)
Grotesque
Grotesque (1980)
Slates
Slates (1981)
Hex Enduction Hour
Hex Enduction Hour (1982)
Live in London 1980
Live in London 1980 (1982)
Room to Live
Room to Live (1982)
Perverted by Language
Perverted by Languag... (1983)
Fall in a Hole
Fall in a Hole (1983)
The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall
The Wonderful and Fr... (1984)
Hip Priest and Kamerads
Hip Priest and Kamer... (1985)
This Nation's Saving Grace
This Nation's Saving... (1985)
Bend Sinister
Bend Sinister (1986)
The Frenz Experiment
The Frenz Experiment (1988)
I Am Kurious Oranj
I Am Kurious Oranj (1988)
Seminal Live
Seminal Live (1989)
Extricate
Extricate (1990)
Shift-Work
Shift-Work (1991)
Code: Selfish
Code: Selfish (1992)
The Infotainment Scan
The Infotainment Sca... (1993)
Middle Class Revolt
Middle Class Revolt (1994)
Cerebral Caustic
Cerebral Caustic (1995)
The Light User Syndrome
The Light User Syndr... (1996)
Levitate
Levitate (1997)
The Marshall Suite
The Marshall Suite (1999)
The Unutterable
The Unutterable (2000)
Live 1977
Live 1977 (2000)
Are You Are Missing Winner
Are You Are Missing... (2001)
Liverpool 78
Liverpool 78 (2001)
2G+2
2G+2 (2002)
The Real New Fall LP – Formerly 'Country on the Click'
The Real New Fall LP... (2003)
Touch Sensitive... Bootleg Box Set
Touch Sensitive... B... (2003)
Interim
Interim (2004)
50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong
50,000 Fall Fans Can... (2004)
Fall Heads Roll
Fall Heads Roll (2005)
The Complete Peel Sessions 1978–2004
The Complete Peel Se... (2005)
Reformation Post TLC
Reformation Post TLC (2007)
Imperial Wax Solvent
Imperial Wax Solvent (2008)
Last Night at The Palais
Last Night at The Pa... (2009)
Your Future Our Clutter
Your Future Our Clut... (2010)
Ersatz GB
Ersatz GB (2011)
Re-Mit
Re-Mit (2013)
The Remainderer
The Remainderer (2013)
Sub-Lingual Tablet
Sub-Lingual Tablet (2015)
Wise Ol' Man
Wise Ol' Man (2016)
New Facts Emerge
New Facts Emerge (2017)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Fall sound like?

Heavy with hypnotic repetition and driven by jagged rhythms, their music creates a tense interplay between structure and chaos that challenges conventional listening habits. Rooted in alternative rock and punk. Start with Hex Enduction Hour.

What is the best The Fall album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Hex Enduction Hour" (1982). It's the most representative of what makes The Fall worth hearing.

Who is The Fall for?

If you're into alternative rock and punk, The Fall is worth your time. Heavy with hypnotic repetition and driven by jagged rhythms, their music creates a tense interplay between structure and chaos that challenges conventional listening habits.

How many albums does The Fall have?

The Fall has 58 releases in their discography, including 49 albums.

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