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1.1 Middle Mass1.2 An Older Lover Etc1.3 Prole Art Threat1.4 Fit and Working Again1.5 Slates, Slags Etc1.6 Leave the Capitol1.7 Middlemass (Peel Session)1.8 Lie Dream of a Casino Soul (Peel Session)1.9 Hip Priest (Peel Session)1.10 C'N'C - Hassle Schmuck (Peel Session)1.11 Medical Acceptance Gate |
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| | Description: | Slates by The Fall, released 8 July 2022.
This version of Slates comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - If The Fall truly is a cult band, then Slates both benefits from and reinforces such shrouded obsessions. In presenting these six particular songs as a 10-inch EP, the inherent and attractive difficulty of The Fall's sound is made physical, framing the urgency of their singles from this period (notably How I Wrote 'Elastic Man' and Lie Dream of a Casino Soul) alongside lengthy rumblings normally restricted to long players.The tumbling and phased "Middle Mass" begins on an incredible high note, segueing into the snake-charm hypnotism of "An Older Lover Etc." "Slates, Slags, Etc." is built on stretched VU-inspired riffing, complete with ace feedback bleed that doubtlessly went on long after fade-out. Ultimately, it's the piercing chimes of guitar and marching drum grind of "Prole Art Threat" that elevates Slates beyond oddity. Truly one of Mark E. Smith's finest, busiest and most enigmatic performances, equally matched by a band at the peak of their powers.LP edition compiles the six tracks from the original EP release, their March 1981 Peel session and an early '80s studio outtake. Liner notes by Brian Turner.©1981 and ©2021 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company.
Superior Viaduct PO Box 193563 San Francisco, CA 94119 US
Includes folded sheet with liner notes by WFMU music director Brian Turner.
Part of Superior Viaduct's Fall vinyl reissues series.
Peel session recorded on March 24th, 1981 (for the John Peel Show on BBC Radio 1) and first broadcast on March 31st, 1981"Slates" is a seminal EP by the influential post-punk band The Fall, originally released in 1981 and now available as a Vinyl Maxi format through Superior Viaduct. This release captures The Fall at their most experimental and uncompromising, blending abrasive guitars, hypnotic rhythms, and Mark E. Smith?s unmistakable vocal delivery into an intense listening experience. Tracks like "Middle Mass," "Leave the Capitol," and "Fit and Working Again" showcase the band's unique ability to merge raw energy with sharp social commentary. Superior Viaduct is renowned for its high-quality reissues of classic underground music, ensuring that pivotal works such as "Slates" are preserved for new generations of listeners.
The Fall was formed in Manchester in 1976 by enigmatic frontman Mark E. Smith. Over several decades, they became one of Britain?s most prolific bands, releasing over thirty studio albums characterized by their ever-evolving sound yet consistent artistic vision. Their influence on alternative rock and indie music remains profound; artists from Pavement to LCD Soundsystem have cited them as inspiration.
Superior Viaduct has established itself as a leading label specializing in reissuing rare or out-of-print recordings across genres including punk, avant-garde, jazz, and electronic music. With meticulous attention to audio quality and packaging detail, Superior Viaduct brings essential releases back into circulation for collectors and newcomers alike. | | | No. of tracks: |
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SV114-1 |
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