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This Nation's Saving Grace is the eighth studio album by the English post-punk band The Fall, released in September 1985 on the Beggars Banquet label. The album marks a significant point in the band's evolution, featuring the contributions of guitarist Brix Smith, who had joined the band led by frontman Mark E. Smith the previous year. The album includes notable tracks such as 'Bombast,' 'L.A.,' and 'My New House,' which showcase the band's distinctive mix of angular guitar work, repetitive rhythms, and Smith's idiosyncratic vocal delivery.
It is frequently cited by critics as one of the band's most accessible and influential recordings.
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When was The Fall's "This Nation's Saving Grace" released?
The album was released in September 1985 on the Beggars Banquet label. It was the eighth studio album by The Fall, the English post-punk group led by frontman Mark E. Smith.
What role did Brix Smith play on "This Nation's Saving Grace"?
Guitarist Brix Smith had joined The Fall before the preceding album "The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall" (1984) and her melodic, pop-influenced guitar work was a major factor in the band's more accessible sound. Her contributions are a defining feature of this album's sonic character.
What are standout tracks on "This Nation's Saving Grace"?
Tracks such as "Bombast," "C.R.E.E.P.," and "I Am Damo Suzuki" are frequently cited as highlights by critics and fans. The album is widely regarded as one of The Fall's most consistently strong and influential records.
Was "This Nation's Saving Grace" the first Fall album with Brix Smith?
No, Brix Smith made her first full album appearance on "The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall" in 1984. "This Nation's Saving Grace" was her second album with the band and further cemented her influence on their evolving sound.
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