The Fall –
Grotesque (After The Gramme)
By
Jesse E. Mullen
Classic Fall begins here. Northern Rockabilly, American
Country-Western, Post-Punk, Krautrock, all of these elements coalesce for the
first time here. Add the brilliant interplay of S. Hanley, Marc Riley, and
Craig Scanlon, and you have a recipe for a classic album. In addition, Mark E.
Smith's lyrical themes have been given a laser sharp focus only previously
hinted at. His songs of Hobgoblins and the music industry now fueled by a
grueling tour of America, which gave him a broader perspective of the music
industry. If you've yet to delve into this wonderful and frightening world,
Grotesque is a great place to start.
Rough Trade/1980
