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The Fall - Brix E Smith Interview
Review by Christine Romano
The album "Brix E Smith Interview" by Fall is a must-listen for any fan of post-punk music. This album features a captivating interview with Brix Smith, former guitarist and singer of The Fall, interspersed with live recordings of the band's performances.
The interview with Brix Smith is insightful and engaging, providing an intimate look into the band's history and creative process. The live recordings showcase The Fall's raw energy and unique sound, with tracks such as "Cruisers Creek" and "Garden" standing out as highlights.
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Download
Filename: the-fall-brix-e-smith-interview.rar- MP3 size: 11 mb
- FLAC size: 98 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Interview Part 2 | 5:07 | |
| Interview Part 1 | 5:09 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- BRIX 7P
- BRIX 7
Labels
Not On Label (The Fall)Listen online
- online anhören
- écouter en ligne
- ouvir online
- lytte på nettet
- kuunnella verkossa
- escuchar en línea
- online luisteren
- lyssna på nätet
- ascolta in linea
Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- Picture Disc
- Unofficial Release
- Blue
Notes
- Also released on pale blue vinyl, interview runs over both sides of the vinyl. Recorded in London 18.03.88
- Notes from The Fall's website:
- The basic 7" was pressed in blue vinyl and limited to 500 copies. The picture disc was limited to 1,000 copies. The interview was conducted by Lee McFadden with some interludes by Simon Robinson. It took place backstage at the Hammersmith Odeon, London after the Fall's gig on 18 March 1988. The interview was done for a Manchester/London fanzine called "Turtle Breeder".
- Pale blue vinyl, also released on picture-disc, interview runs over both sides of the vinyl. Recorded in London 18.03.88
About The Fall
Post-punk band from Greater Manchester, UK. 1976 to 2018.
Mark E. Smith was the lead singer, lyricist, frontman and only constant member of the formation. He died on the morning of Wednesday January 24th, 2018.
Formed in 1976 through a poetry-style collective beginnings, The Fall released around 50 singles, 34 studio albums, and well over 50 live and compilation albums as well as releasing a play 'Hey Luciani' and a Ballet 'I am Kurious Oranj'. They also recorded 24 sessions for John Peel's Radio 1 show between June 1978 and August 2004.
The band went through numerous personnel changes over the years (with well over 30 different line-ups). From July 2007 The Fall comprised: Mark E. Smith, vocals; Pete Greenway, guitar; Dave "The Eagle" Spurr, bass; Elena Poulou, keyboards; Keiron Melling, drums. In 2014, Daren Garratt became a full-time member as a second drummer but left 9th October 2015. Elena Poulou (Smith's then wife) last gig was 28th April 2016. Mike Clapham joined on keyboards from 23rd May 2017 until their final gig.
Name Vars
- Fall
- The Fall (5)
- The Fall Group
- The Fall.
- The Mighty Fall
Members
- Mark E. Smith
- Simon Rogers
- Brix Smith
- Elena Poulou
- Kay Carroll
- Simon Wolstencroft
- Martin Beddington
- Stephen Hanley
- Marcia Schofield
- Mike Bennett
- Lucy Rimmer
- Paul Hanley
- Karl Burns
- Craig Scanlon
- Marc Riley
- Steven Trafford
- Simon 'Dingo' Archer
- Ben Pritchard
- Spencer Birtwistle
- Dave Bush
- Yvonne Pawlett
- Julia Adamson
- Mike Leigh
- Una Baines
- Ed Blaney
- Adam Helal
- Tony Friel
- Dave Milner
- Nev Wilding
- Tommy Crooks
- Brian Fanning
- Jim Watts
- Steve Evets
- Kenny Brady
- Dave Tucker
- Rob Barbato
- Tim Presley
- Karen Leatham
- Dave Spurr
- Orpheo McCord
- Peter Greenway
- Daren Garratt
- Keiron Melling
- Eric McGann
- Thomas Murphy
- Jonnie Brown
- Ruth Daniel