The best Fall albums

20 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.

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

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

    2003

    A kaleidoscopic blend of punk and avant-garde sounds, merging fragmented narratives with rhythmic urgency.

  2. 2
    Touch Sensitive... Bootleg Box Set

    Touch Sensitive... Bootleg Box Set

    2003

    A chaotic blend of punk energy and experimental sounds, reflecting The Fall's unique approach to alternative rock.

  3. 3
    50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong

    50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong

    2004

    A chaotic blend of post-punk energy and sardonic wit, capturing the essence of The Fall's avant-garde approach to rock music.

  4. 4
    Fall in a Hole

    Fall in a Hole

    1983

    A chaotic blend of punk energy and avant-garde experimentation marked by Mark E. Smith's distinctive vocal delivery.

  5. 5
    Extricate

    Extricate

    1990

    A collage of quirky melodies and sardonic lyrics, layered with experimental instrumentation and punk ethos that defines The Fall's unique sound.

  6. 6
    Room to Live

    Room to Live

    1982

    A chaotic blend of post-punk energy and sardonic lyrics that captures the essence of The Fall's unique artistry.

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    The Remainderer

    The Remainderer

    2013

    A chaotic blend of post-punk dissonance and sardonic lyrics, veering between abrasive energy and introspective moments.

  8. 8
    Slates

    Slates

    1981

    Raw, frenetic post-punk energy collides with sardonic lyrics and chaotic instrumentation, embodying the spirit of early 80s alternative rock.

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    Re-Mit

    Re-Mit

    2013

    A raw and disjointed exploration of sound that fuses punk energy with experimental noise elements.

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    Wise Ol' Man

    Wise Ol' Man

    2016

    A gritty blend of punk energy and experimental textures, intertwining sardonic lyrics with a rich sonic palette.

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    Ersatz GB

    Ersatz GB

    2011

    A gritty mix of post-punk dissonance and lyrical absurdity layered over driving rhythms and jagged melodies.

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    Dragnet

    Dragnet

    1979

    A chaotic blend of punk energy and avant-garde experimentation, marked by jagged rhythms and cryptic lyrics.

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    Interim

    Interim

    2004

    A jagged collage of post-punk energy and sardonic wit, punctuated by Mark E. Smith's unmistakable vocal delivery.

  14. 14
    Totale's Turns

    Totale's Turns

    A chaotic blend of punk energy and experimental soundscapes punctuated by Mark E. Smith's sardonic vocal delivery.

  15. 15
    Your Future Our Clutter

    Your Future Our Clutter

    2010

    A chaotic blend of post-punk rhythms and sardonic lyrics, pulsating with the urgency of a band reinventing itself yet again.

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    Cerebral Caustic

    Cerebral Caustic

    1995

    A dissonant blend of jagged guitar riffs and sardonic lyrics, embodying The Fall's unmistakable post-punk edge.

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    The Infotainment Scan

    The Infotainment Scan

    1993

    A frenetic blend of post-punk energy and sardonic observations wrapped in a chaotic yet captivating sonic landscape.

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    Code: Selfish

    Code: Selfish

    1992

    A jagged blend of post-punk energy and sardonic lyrics, layered with The Fall's signature dissonance and rhythmic experimentation.

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    The Twenty-Seven Points

    The Twenty-Seven Points

    A chaotic mix of sardonic wit and jagged melodies intertwines with experimental instrumentation and an unmistakable punk ethos.

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    The Complete Peel Sessions 1978–2004

    The Complete Peel Sessions 1978–2004

    2005

    A frenetic collage of post-punk energy, weaving sharp lyrics and experimental instrumentation through decades of live performances.