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Grotesque After The Gramme Rar4/19/2021
Bursting into the 1980s on a new label (the then-upstart, now-legendary Rough Trade) and with an augmented, audibly panicked lineup, The Falls Grotesque is the true pure-bred Fall release from the Marc Riley era.Released in the immediate wake of The Falls most beloved single (Totally Wired, NOT included here), the album carries over that righteously famed teeth-chattering, bolstered in no small part by the drumming of new addition Paul Hanley, brother of bassist Steve Hanley and aged only 15 at the time of recording.
Pay Your Rates negates the notion of easing into things, opening the album with pure jitter, guided by hornet-buzz guitars and Mark E. Smiths commanding shout, allowing for breath only during the brief, lumbering waltzes that appear at unexpected intervals. ![]() ![]() Superior Viaducts edition is the first time that Grotesque has been available on vinyl domestically since its initial release in 1980. Temperance In The Park W.M.C. ![]() Late 1976 to date. Mark Edward Smith is the lead singer, lyricist, frontman and only constant member of the formation. Formed in late 1976 or early 1977, theyve released around 50 singles, 30 studio albums, and well over 50 live and compilation albums (although it seems like more). The band has gone through numerous personnel changes over the years (there have been well over 30 different line-ups so far), and since July 2007 consists of Mark E. Smith, Pete Greenway on guitar, Dave The Eagle Spurr on bass, Elenor Smith on keyboards, and Keiron Melling on drums. Grotesque After The Gramme Rar Full Time MemberIn 2014, Daren Garratt became a full time member as a second drummer.
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