description The Fall - Grotesque Overview
Grotesque is the Fall's 1980 third studio album, their first on Rough Trade and a number-one release on the UK Independent Chart.
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The Fall - Grotesque ranks #62 of 237 in the Post Punk Album ranking, behind The Rapture - Echoes, ahead of The Durutti Column - LC.
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What genre is The Fall's album 'Grotesque'?
'Grotesque (After the Gramme)' is a post-punk album released in 1980 by the British band The Fall. It blends abrasive guitar rock with frontman Mark E. Smith's distinct, cynical spoken-word vocal delivery.
What record label released The Fall's 'Grotesque'?
'Grotesque' was the band's first album to be released on the independent label Rough Trade Records. This partnership helped the album reach number one on the UK Independent Chart.
What are some notable tracks on The Fall's 'Grotesque'?
Key tracks from the album include 'How I Wrote Elastic Man' and 'C'n'C-S Mithering.' These songs perfectly capture the band's chaotic energy and Mark E. Smith's sharp, often humorous lyrical observations.
When was The Fall's 'Grotesque' album released?
The album was released in 1980 as the band's third studio album. It marked a significant shift in The Fall's sound, incorporating more traditional rockabilly and Krautrock influences into their post-punk foundation.
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