Ref. #676
The Fall - Room To Live
40.00€
Released in 1982, Room to Live captures The Fall at their rawest and most experimental.
Following the success of Hex Enduction Hour, Mark E. Smith and his ever-evolving band recorded this album quickly, embracing spontaneity and an almost improvised feel. Tracks like Joker Hysterical Face and Hard Life in Country blend jagged post-punk with cryptic, surreal lyrics, while Solicitor in Studio is a chaotic burst of energy. With its loose structures and abrasive edge, Room to Live divided fans and critics but remains a fascinating snapshot of The Fall’s uncompromising ethos—an album that rewards repeated listens with its unpredictable genius.
: The Fall
: 2019
: Cherry Red
: Stephen Hanley, Karl Burns, Paul Hanley, John Brierley, Arthur Kadmon, Craig Scanlon, Marc Riley, John Brierley, Kay O'Sullivan, Adrian Niman, Citizen Bank, Mark E. Smith
: UK
: Rock
: A1. Joker Hysterical Face; A2. Marquis Cha Cha; A3. Hard Life In Country; A4. Room To Live; B1. Detective Instinct; B2. Solicitor In Studio; B3. Papal Visit; C1. Joker Hysterical Face; C2. Town Called Crappy / Solicitor In Studio; C3. Hard Life In Country
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