I love the Fall. I caught some of their videos on Night Flight somewhere around 1987, and my mind was horribly blown by this weird "new" music. I've been a fan ever since.After all these years of fandom, I have only been able to to see them play twice, in Austin. I was lucky in that they were great both times (they are not a very consistent live unit).
The second time I saw them, frontman Mark E. Smith was recovering from a broken hip, and remained seated at a table on the stage throughout the short set. It was brief, but lively. After the show in Houston (the night after the Austin show), Mark canceled the rest of the tour, leaving only this statement:
"The Group / New
York Agency
+ Tour
Manager
are too
lazy to
play.
50% refund
to all ticket
holders. M.E. Smith"
+ Tour
Manager
are too
lazy to
play.
50% refund
to all ticket
holders. M.E. Smith"
One thing is for certain, Mark E. Smith is a colossal dick.
As for you, I have a recording of this second Austin show. Which I will share with you... now. Tracklist is in the comments section.
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Green Eyed Loco-Man / Middle Mass / Theme from Sparta F.C. / I Can Hear the Grass Grow / Boxoctosis / Mountain Energei / Janet, Johnny & James / Walk Like a Man / (We Are) Mod Mock Goth / Mr. Pharmacist / Dr. Buck's Letter / White Lightning
We were at this show too! It was indeed brief but lively. Yay for the Fall!
I've seen them 3 times. That's about all I have on you.
roo
Is that recording from Houston? I didn't d/l it yet. I recorded the show in Austin, it was on bittorrent way back in the day, I can probably dig up a copy for you. I also got into The Fall after seeing their videos on 120 minutes back in 1986 and been a fan ever since. Later
Nope, it was a recording I made of the Austin show. If you find one of the Houston show, let me know!
I have a copy of the Houston gig the following day, if you're interested.
Sameoldcabbage
Yes, please!
Hello
thanx for the show, I have a few Fall thinks on my blog you may like
http://symphonyofghosts.blogspot.com/
Cheers!
Not sure how to get the recording to you, Mr Krotpong. I'm not very good at this uploading thing, but would be happy to send you a hard copy. Let me know.
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