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#70B - Peel Sessions 15 & 16 (1992/1993) - SIDE B Feb 18, 2025

In true 'WE ARE THE FALL' fashion, get ready to go off the rails on the B-side. The lads go 'no holds barred' on Peel Session 16 (1993). Choose your weapon.

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#70A - Peel Sessions 15 & 16 (1992/1993) - SIDE A Feb 11, 2025

We have another couple fun Peel sessions on our hands from 1992 and 1993. On this episode of WATF, we cover the group's 1992 session (Peel Session 15) with great enthusiasm.

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#69 - Dave Bush Interrogation (2025) Feb 04, 2025

Warm up the machines because the machine-maestro, Dave Bush, joins us to discuss his time in The Fall. Dave gives us some insight into the strategies and experiences of working under pressure in the band, as well as some entertaining stories from tours across the USA.

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#68 [PATREON PREV] - Bok Bok - Come Back to Me (1980) Jan 28, 2025

PATREON ONLY EP: Bok bok bok bok bok bok bok Karl Burns! bok bok bok bok bok bok bok bok bok bok bok! Join us as we explore this surprisingly underrated Karl Burns one-off single from 1980. Bok Bok for the masses!

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#67B - Code Selfish (1992) - SIDE B Jan 21, 2025

SIDE B: Back for more, are ya? Get the machines warmed up because we're headed into Side B of Code: Selfish (1992).

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#67A - Code Selfish (1992) - SIDE A Jan 14, 2025

Think about yourself and your own needs, mate. It's time for another WATF ride on the Fall LP circuit. This time, we explore the first side of 1992's Code: Selfish. Let's roll.

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#66 - The Fall - VHS8489 (1990) Watch-along: AUDIO VERSION Jan 07, 2025

AUDIO VERSION: Special video episode of WATF Pod. Join the lads as they watch The Fall's 'VHS8489' from 1990.

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#65B [Patreon Prev.] - Favourite Albums of 2024 Roadtrip - SIDE B Jan 02, 2025

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#65A - Favourite Albums of 2024 Roadtrip - SIDE A Dec 30, 2024

SIDE A: Get back in the van, as we count down some of our favorite albums of this past year. Want more WATF in 2025? Use Patreon promo code: WATF2025, to get 50% off your first month as a member in group!

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#64 - WATF's X-mas for John Quays Office Party 2024 Dec 23, 2024

Time to wake up John Quays, as the lads gather around yule log for the 'substitute crucifix for Christ'-mas celebration. We celebrate this festive episode with a listen-along to the 1994 Peel Session (on the 30th anniversary of its original broadcast), which is full of holiday riffs and cheer. Gavin and Steve also take a look back at their favorite WATF moments of the past year and offer a giveaway contest for our Fall-heads! Lots to come in 2025 for the WATF Pod, but for now, let's bask in Fall cheer.

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#63 - Contact - Future / Past EP (1979) Dec 17, 2024

We're back with the second half of our Tony Friel celebration on WATF. This week, we focus on the group CONTACT and their 1979 EP, Future / Past. Sound familiar? Well, let's see what direction this baby pulls us in.

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#62 [Patreon Preview] - The Passage - New Love Songs (1978) Dec 11, 2024

Our exploration into the surprising and rewarding Tony Friel projects (outside of The Fall) begins now! First up is the band The Passage, with their 1978 single New Love Songs. Joining Tony, in The Passage, are Dick Witts (drums, vocals) and Lorraine Hilton (keyboards), forming a mysterious and often hilarious power trio that is not to be missed. Let's get into our celebratory Tony Friel Week on WATF Pod.

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#61B [Patreon Teaser] - The Teardrops - Final Vinyl (1980) - SIDE B Dec 03, 2024

[Patreon Bonus Episode:] The Teardrops and heartaches don't stop here, mate. SIDE B of this under-appreciated 1980 album starts now! Full album tracks provided in this episode of WATF.

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#61A - The Teardrops - Final Vinyl (1980) - SIDE A Nov 26, 2024

More tears, more beers, man... We're ready to shed some more tears (of joy), as we explore the rare and hard-to-find full-length from The Teardrops (produced by Karl Burns). This is a fun deep cut that's not to be missed. Full album tracks and dissection over on Patreon / B-Side. Link below to join...

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#60B - Shift-Work (1991) - SIDE B Nov 21, 2024

You thought you were done?! Get real, mate. We're headed into SIDE B of Shift-Work (1991) and only a pension is in sight for the lads.

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#60A - Shift-Work (1991) - SIDE A Nov 15, 2024

Ding ding! Your heavy-load shift is starting with Gavin & Steve as we jump into SIDE A of The Fall's 1991 album, Shift-Work. Caution: Big album, big (fun) workload ahead. Get ready for some overtime, mate!

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#59 - Grotesque Live! (2024) Nov 08, 2024

The lads are back with another fresh reimagining of The Fall's classic LP. Will this collection of live selections satiate the Fall Army or will there be mutiny? Join us for this special bonus episode of We Are The Fall. Grotesque Live! (2024) is out now on Bella Union.

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#58 - Short Circuit: Live at the Electric Circus (1978) Nov 05, 2024

We're jumping into Mark's (well-used) time machine to journey back to the scene of The Fall's debut on record/vinyl and the last night of the historical Electric Circus venue. This 1978 compilation album offers appearances by The Fall, Buzzcocks, Joy Division, and many more! Gavin and Steve survive the sketchy journey to the venue to witness (auditorily) the final night closeout of this former-cinema turned rock club (soon to be, fittingly, turned into a bingo hall!). *Patreon episode contains full tracks.*

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#57B [Patreon Preview] - The 1990 Singles - SIDE B Oct 29, 2024

[SIDE B on Patreon:] All sorts of dangers lie in the second half of 1990, so get ready to get bloody in this Patreon-only episode. Step down!

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#57A - The 1990 Singles - SIDE A Oct 25, 2024

[SIDE A:] Good lord we have a lot to get through in this very productive year of singles by The Fall. There's a lot of fun gems in here, as well as some delightful head-scratchers. Singles covered: High Tension Line / White Lightning/The Dredger EP / Popcorn Double Feature / Telephone Thing.

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#56 - [PATREON PREV] The Teardrops - Early Releases (1978-1980) Oct 22, 2024

Don't cry no tears... unless its because you've discovered another supremely underrated Fall-related, Manchester band: The Teardrops. Gavin and Steve dive into the band's EP and a single from this unique group. Over the duration of the band's life it featured members such as Steve Garvey, Karl Burns, Tony Friel, Martin Bramah and John Key(?!), among others. Join us on Patreon for the full episode and to listen-along to the full (great) tracks!

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#55B - The Fall - Extricate (1990) - SIDE B Oct 15, 2024

Extrication has only just begun. It's CT time for Side B of this Fall full-length from 1990.

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#55A - The Fall - Extricate (1990) - SIDE A Oct 11, 2024

Just look at the album art! We must be in store for an artistic treat as we enter 1990 with the latest incarnation of The Fall. Let's Extricate this album from the sleeve and get it on the turntable ASAP!

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#54 [PATREON PREV.] - Marc Riley - Jumper Clown (1983) Oct 08, 2024

Marc takes the piss out of Mark. Get ready for a fun Patreon bonus journey into this hilarious single from Mr. Riley in 1983. Full tracks are provided in this listen-along episode, only on WATF Patreon. Bonus track: The Wedding Present's cover of Jumper Clown (1994)!

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#53B - Peel Session 12 & 13 (1988/1990) - SIDE B Oct 04, 2024

Let's flip this baby over and head into the 1990 Peel Session (#13). Get ready to get melted because we have another great set, by an evolved Fall lineup: [THIS SIDE/SET]: Chicago Now / Black Monk Theme / Hilary / Whizz Bang. Let's get into it! Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us onhttps://www.patreon.com/WEARETHEFALLPod https://www.patreon.com/WEARETHEFALLPod Follow WATF Pod on: https://www.instagram.com/wearethefallpod/ // https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreTheFallPod // https://twitter.com/wearethefallpod/ // https://www.facebook.com/wearethefallpod/ For more Fall-related info, please visit our fellow Fall-heads’ great work at: https://thefall.org/ // http://annotatedfall.doomby.com/ Theme Song by Gavin Watts: https://wearethefallpod.bandcamp.com/ Produced and presented by Watts Happening Records:http://www.thewattshappening.com Advertising & Guest Inquiries - Contact: wearethefallpod@gmail.com

#53A - Peel Session 12 & 13 (1988/1990) - SIDE A Oct 01, 2024

Chicago later?! Not likely, mate. The lads get to investigate their hometown's namesake along with a number of other great tracks in this extremely powerful set from The Fall in 1989 (and 1990?). Sonically, it doesn't get much better than these Peel sessions.

[THIS SIDE] Peel Session 12 (1988):

Deadbeat Descendant / Cab It Up / Squid Lord (aka Squid Law) / Kurious Oranj

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#52 - [PATREON PREV.] Coldcut ft. MES - (I'm) In Deep (1989) Sep 27, 2024

[Patreon Bonus Ep. Preview:] Join us as we get our first taste of The Fall heading into their 'machine' music era with Mark E. Smith collaborating with Coldcut on this 1989 treat. Also (moving forward), full album tracks embedded in episodes-- Only on Patreon! Join us while you can!

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#51B - Adult Net - The Honey Tangle (1989) - SIDE B Sep 24, 2024

Does it get sunnier or does it get sadder? Find out, as Gavin and Steve head into SIDE B of Brix's The Honey Tangle LP from Adult Net in 1989.

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#51A - Adult Net - The Honey Tangle (1989) - SIDE A Sep 17, 2024

It's getting sticky. Could this be the final episode of WE ARE THE FALL? Jump in and find out...

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#50 [Patreon Teaser] - The Fall - Live 1977 Sep 10, 2024

[Special Patreon Bonus Episode] In honor of episode 50 (although you've experienced many more if you're a Patreon), Gavin & Steve explore the first live recording of The Fall in 1977. For true Fall-heads only! Let's get into this rough recording but very energetic set that gives us an intriguing look into the early state, as well as future of The Fall-sound. WATF Remastered version available on Patreon (warning: its better, but not much better). See ya mates and thanks for the support!

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#49B - I am Kurious Oranj (1988) - SIDE B Sep 03, 2024

Spread the news (and other viral things), because we're heading into SIDE B of 'I am Kurious Oranj'!

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#44B [UNLOCKED: SIDE B]- So Far, So Favorite Albums of 2024: Roadtrip Aug 30, 2024

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#49A - I am Kurious Oranj (1988) - SIDE A Aug 27, 2024

The ghost of William of Orange joins Gavin and Steve as they dive into the eclectic production and second Fall LP from 1988. The king's presence seems to provide little insight, similar to the wildly varying songs and content on this unique album, making for a fitting WATF episode. Time to rip open SIDE A!

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#48 - [UPDATED] The Adult Net - Singles (1985) Aug 20, 2024

Light those incense and suck down those peppermints because we're headed on another side excursion into the Brix-fronted, THE ADULT NET. Gavin and Steve dive into the first singles from the band (in 1985), which secretly feature many Fall members as the backing band, including Count Gunther Hoalingen! Let's kick it off: "Incense and Peppermints" & "Edie" (1985).

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#47B - The Frenz Experiment (1988) - SIDE B Aug 16, 2024

Gavin and Steve continue their 'day in the life of MES' conceptual journey on to SIDE B of The Frenz Experiment with staggering results. Call your (Oswald) defense lawyer because someone is pressing charges on how this album wraps up.

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#47A - The Frenz Experiment (1988) - SIDE A Aug 13, 2024

Grab your mates because its time to fuck with them! We're headed into the first Fall LP of 1988, The Frenz Experiment. Gavin and Steve discuss the pivot in The Fall sound and style, as well as if The Fall are the only thing holding their own friendship together.

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#9AB [UNLOCKED] - Grotesque (After the Gramme) - SIDES A&B (1980) Aug 09, 2024

[UNLOCKED PATREON EP:] Journey back to a time when Gavin and Steve knew even less than what they do now... Side B of Grotesque is ready for non-Patreon ears. Cheers! ------- Join Gavin & Steve as they ingest the gramme and find what disturbingly great tracks follow between their ears, from The Fall's 1980 classic LP: Grotesque (After the Gramme).

#46 - Thirst - Riding the Times (1987) Aug 06, 2024

Gavin and Steve have a Thirst that can't be quenched... until now! Joined by Lee Pickering (bass) and Carrie Lawson (guitar), Martin Bramah and Karl Burns give us a solid EP on Rough Trade in 1987: 'Riding the Times'. Start salivating!

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#45 - The 1987 Singles: There's A Ghost In My House & Hit the North Jul 30, 2024

How many versions of Hit the North do we need? This and many other questions are inaccurately answered as we head back to the record shop in 1987 and pick up: There's A Ghost In My House & Hit the North!

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#44A - So Far, So Favorite Albums of 2024: Roadtrip SIDE A Jul 23, 2024

Jump back in the tour van and join us on a mid-year roadtrip through our favorite albums (so far this year)!

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#43B - The 1986 Singles - SIDE B: Hey! Luciani Jul 19, 2024

SIDE B: Hey! Luciani 12" (1986)

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#43A - The 1986 Singles - SIDE A: Living Too Late & Mr. Pharmacist Jul 16, 2024

SIDE A:

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#42 [Patreon Preview] - Poppycock - Magic Mothers (2024) Jul 12, 2024

PATREON PREVIEW [Bonus Episode]: Pints for Poppycock incoming! Join Gavin and Steve for a Patreon bonus discussion about the new Una Baines project, Poppycock's fresh album Magic Mothers (2024). Out now on Tiny Global Productions.

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#41B - Bend Sinister (1986) - SIDE B Jul 09, 2024

SIDE B: Album art analysis complete. It's time to flip the slab and get into the final side of this classic Fall LP from 1986.

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#41A - Bend Sinister (1986) - SIDE A Jul 02, 2024

SIDE A: Get bent with Gavin and Steve as they enjoy one of their favorite albums of this era of The Fall, Bend Sinister (1986). Want to enjoy the full album (A & B Sides) now? Jump over to WATF Patreon and let's get it mate!

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#40 - Peel Sessions 10 & 11 (1986-1987) Jun 25, 2024

Twister(s) incoming! Join Gavin and Steve as they do a listen-along to John Peel's 1986 and 1987 sessions (10-11) with The Fall. This is a wildly fun one, so strap in mates!

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#39 - Tansy McNally (Blue Orchids) Interrogation Jun 18, 2024

Gavin and Steve are joined by Tansy McNally of The Blue Orchids for a wide-ranging chat about first Fall experiences, the creative process/self-editing, the Australian music scene, Blue Orchids and The Fall album artwork, and much much more. Enjoy this month's interrogation with Tansy and be sure to check out her artwork here: @tansy_mcnally

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#38 - The 1985 Singles: Couldn't Get Ahead, Rollin' Dany, & Cruiser's Creek Jun 11, 2024

The record store clerk decides to let Gavin and Steve back in the shop (for some reason), and boy are they glad. Fresh singles from the band are going to be spinnin' all weekend long. Singles included in this carrier bag:Couldn't Get Ahead / Rollin' Dany / Cruiser's Creek (1985).

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#37B - This Nation's Saving Grace (1985) - SIDE B Jun 07, 2024

SIDE B: Lord, give me the grace to deliver an adequate pint-rating, as we wrap up this mid-80s Fall classic!

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#37A - This Nation's Saving Grace (1985) - SIDE A Jun 04, 2024

SIDE A: This nation needs saving and there's only one group that is up to the task (i.e., The Fall). Join Gavin and Steve on a fun dissection of The Fall's 1985 LP, This Nation's Saving Grace.

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#36 - [Patreon Teaser] Slates (Live) (2024) May 31, 2024

PATREON BONUS EP [Teaser]: New Slates? Old Slates? Old-new Slates? Let's get into it! A couple of male slags (Gavin and Steve) dissect the new archival release of live Slates tracks, chosen by the Slates-era Fall lineup. This compilation of new renditions causes these Fall-heads to slate themselves, as usual.

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#35 - Peel Sessions 8 & 9 (1985) May 28, 2024

We're back at BBC studios for a rambling listen-along where Gavin and Steve attempt to pitch and cast the John Peel bio film. Additionally, the lads discuss Chicagoan and record producer (no, engineer!) Steve Albini, which is strange because this episode was recorded almost exactly one week before his untimely passing (*Editor's note: We were also in the process of scheduling him to be a guest on the show). Anyways, enjoy this great set. Cheers mates!

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#34B - The 1984 Singles - SIDE B: Call For Escape Route May 24, 2024

Onward to SIDE B!:

Gavin and Steve get into the Call For Escape Route 12" + 7".

Bring cash, mates!

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#34A - The 1984 Singles - SIDE A: Oh! Brother & c.r.e.e.p. May 21, 2024

Gavin and Steve wipe the stupid smiles off their faces and head back to the local record shop for some fresh cuts from 1984. Singles included in this carrier bag: Oh! Brother 7" (+ 12" single mix), c.r.e.e.p. 7" (+ 12" single mix), and Call For Escape Route 12"+7" (SIDE B). Bring cash, mates!

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#32 - Una Baines Interrogation (2024) May 14, 2024

Gavin and Steve have the pleasure of chatting with the great Una Baines about her work in The Fall, Blue Orchids, The Fates, and currently, Poppycock. We also discuss working with Nico and Mark's 'psychic abilities'. Enjoy!

Intro Track: The Fates - Holy Hymn

Outro Track: Poppycock - Lizard Man

Lizard Man (Music Video): https://rb.gy/iire40

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#31B - The Fates - Furia (1985) - SIDE B May 10, 2024

Let's flip it! On to SIDE B:

In celebration of Una Baines, Gavin and Steve shine up this lost gem from her group The Fates. Although it was their sole release, it still shines brightly to this day. Let's look towards the moon and drink it in.

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#31A - The Fates - Furia (1985) - SIDE A May 07, 2024

In celebration of Una Baines, Gavin and Steve shine up this lost gem from her group The Fates. Although it was their sole release, it still shines brightly to this day. Let's look towards the moon and drink it in.

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#3OB - Wonderful and Frightening World of... (1984) - SIDE B May 04, 2024

SIDE B - Let's flip it over and journey onward into the sunny depths of The Fall's 1984 LP, Wonderful and Frightening World of...

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#30A - Wonderful and Frightening World of... (1984) Apr 30, 2024

SIDE A - Ride at your own risk! Gavin and Steve get debased as they visit Fall World in 1984. Strap in because this is going to be a ride you won't soon forget.

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Analysis of the various iterations of the artwork for Ersatz GB

#29 - Dannyno Interrogation Apr 23, 2024

For this month's interrogation, Gavin and Steve have fun chat with one of the leading Fall experts and researchers, Dannyno. Dan gives us some insight into his own personal history and perceptions of The Fall over their long tenure. Enjoy!

Some selected pieces of Dan's research:

The Annotated Fall

Uncovering Oh! Brother's Selchovian Refrain

Dan’s Blog

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#28 - Peel Sessions 6-7 (1983) Apr 16, 2024

We close out 1983 with a visit to our pal Mr. John Peel's studio to take in the sounds of the Fall as they explore Perverted by Language tracks as well as give us a taste of what's to come. This is their last JP session for a year and half so it must be a great one (and it is)!

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#27B - Perverted by Language - SIDE B (1983) Apr 12, 2024

SIDE B: Let's flip it over and finish strong! Further perversion awaits Gavin and Steve on the Fall's 1983 LP.

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#27A - Perverted by Language - SIDE A (1983) Apr 09, 2024

SIDE A: Gavin and Steve are once again ready to go deep into a Fall full-length, this time its 1983's Perverted by Language. Cover your mouths and open your ears, you sickos.

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#26 - (Patreon Preview) House of All - Continuum (2024) Apr 05, 2024

PATREON EPISODE TEASER... Don't be a 'cuckoo', join us on Patreon and continue the hang!

Gavin and Steve ring the doorbell at the House of All and are lucky enough to be invited in to listen to the new album, Continuum (2024), out now on Tiny Global Productions.

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#25 - The 1983 Singles: The Man Whose Head..., Kicker Conspiracy, & Marquis Cha-Cha Apr 02, 2024

We're back on The Fall track! Gavin and Steve head to the record shop to grab the latest Fall singles from 1983 as the prepare themselves to be (fully) Perverted by Language. Singles included in this carrier bag: The Man Whose Head Expanded, Kicker Conspiracy, & Marquis Cha-Cha.

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#24 - Martin Bramah Interrogation Mar 29, 2024

The one and only Martin Bramah joins Gavin and Steve for a generous chat about all things Fall, Blue Orchids, and House of All. We couldn't ask for a better first guest, and perfect way to wrap up 'Blue Orchids Week'. We also get some great insights into the new House of All album, Continuum (2024), out April 2nd on Tiny Global Productions.

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#23A - Blue Orchids - Magpie Heights - SIDE A (2023) Mar 26, 2024

SIDE A.

Gavin and Steve continue they're side excursion into the world of Blue Orchids by jumping 40 years past the debut album to catch up with the modern-day incarnation of the band and their recent release, Magpie Heights (2023).

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#22 - Blue Orchids - Peel Sessions (1980/1982) Mar 23, 2024

Bonus listen-along hangout session with Gavin and Steve today as the tune their dials to the John Peel show to catch the Blue Orchids sessions from 1980 and 1982. Head or 'no head', it's going to be a good year.

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#21 - Blue Orchids - The Greatest Hit (Money Mountain) (1982) Mar 19, 2024

Welcome to Blue Orchids Week: Gavin and Steve are excited to follow Martin Bramah and Una Baines into their post-Fall project, Blue Orchids. Their debut album The Greatest Hit (Money Mountain) (1982) is mounted with great enthusiasm!

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#20 - Fall In a Hole (1983) Mar 12, 2024

Gavin and Steve once again journey back to New Zealand, but this time they catch up with The Fall during the recording of their proper live album, In A Hole (1983), for Flying Nun records.

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#19A - Grotesque Rescue (2024) Mar 09, 2024

Enter an alternate reality: It's 1980 and MES has sacked the entire to band in Manchester, while at the same time in London Mick Jagger has left the Rolling Stones to pursue his acting career. A strange but perfect-storm has formed that allows MES to take over the reins as front man of the Stones.... and they go on to record 'Grotesque Rescue'.

MES's B-Day Week continues with this special bonus episode (A-side here; full episode on Patreon), where Gavin and Steve explore FAXED Records' conceptual mash-up album! ------

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#18 - MES Birthday Bash: CAN - Tago Mago (1971) Mar 05, 2024

It's MES's birthday so let's explore one of his favorite things, as well as honoring two legendary frontmen simultaneously. In this celebratory episode Gavin and Steve dive into the album Mark said 'saved his life', Can's 1971 album Tago Mago. Fittingly, we discuss the recent loss of Damo Suzuki and the connections between the two late, great lead singers. Strap in and blast off with us on what would be Mark's 67th birthday.

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#17 - Live in Wellington, NZ (1982) Feb 27, 2024

For Fall-heads only:This special episode is accompanied by a newly remastered recording of a live tape from The Fall's Wellington, New Zealand show on August 19, 1982. This has become one of Gavin and Steve's favorite live recordings and performances from the band is this era, so join us down under and turn it up proper! A listen-along with with your hosts that goes deep into the Fall-dynamics. *The remastered album can be found on the WATF Youtube channel (link below).

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#16 - The 1981 and 1982 Singles (Patreon Bonus Teaser) Feb 23, 2024

*Teaser: Patreon-only Bonus Episode*

As we transition from 1981 to 1982, Gavin & Steve head back to the local record shop to pick up latest Fall singles and swipe that stupid smirk off the record shop clerk's face.

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#15 - Room to Live (1982) Feb 20, 2024

Following up Hex Enduction Hour, The Fall let Gavin & Steve, and fellow Fall-heads get as close as possible to the creative process in the studio, with divisive yet intriguing results.

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#14B - Hex Enduction Hour - SIDE B (1982) Feb 16, 2024

Here we go! Gavin and Steve set their watches and watch them explode, as the Hex Enduction Hour (1982) commences. Join us for part two in an epic, two-part discussion for WATF's Enduction Week.

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#14A - Hex Enduction Hour - SIDE A (1982) Feb 13, 2024

Here we go! Gavin and Steve set their watches and watch them explode, as the Hex Enduction Hour (1982) commences. Join us in this first part of an epic two-part discussion during WATF's Enduction Week.

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#13 - A Part of America Therein (1981) Feb 06, 2024

Join Gavin & Steve as they follow Mark E. Smith and the band around the U.S. on their stellar 1981 American tour. With stops in New York, Houston, Memphis, San Francisco, and your hosts' hometown of Chicago, it's sure to be a fun trip. Meet you in the parking lot, mate!

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#12 - Slates EP (1981) Jan 30, 2024

Mark tells Rough Trade he wants a 10" record, to their displeasure, but our elation. Join Gavin and Steve as they unwrap another classic Fall EP from a classic Fall lineup.

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#11 - Peel Sessions 3-5 - SIDE A - (1980-1981) Jan 23, 2024

We're back in Mr. Peel's good graces after a rollicking first two sessions!

Join Gavin and Steve in their dorm room as they fire up the radio and explore sessions 3-5, from 1980-1981. The boys will be sure to lock the door and turn it up to '11' as they tune-out university staff, and tune-into a bunch of new Fall tracks (which have yet to be released, at this time)!

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#10 - The 1980 Singles: Totally Wired, How I Wrote..., & Fiery Jack Jan 16, 2024

It's 1980 and Gavin & Steve decide to head to the local record shop to pick up The Fall's newest singles and give them a spin. Crack open a room-temperature Boddingtons (our newest sponsor) and join us! Singles included in this carrier bag: Totally Wired, How I Wrote Elastic Man, & Fiery Jack.

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#9 - Grotesque (After the Gramme) - SIDE A (1980) Jan 09, 2024

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Gavin & Steve ingest the gramme and find what disturbingly great tracks follow between their ears, from The Fall's 1980 classic LP: Grotesque (After the Gramme)

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#8 - Favourite Albums of 2023 Roadtrip - SIDE A Jan 08, 2024

Gavin & Steve fill up the Fall-mobile, throw a Moody Blues cassette on the dashboard, and hit the open road as they play some tracks from their favorite albums of the past year.

SIDE A - North American Favorites

SIDE B - Global Favorites

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#7 - Totale's Turns (It's Now or Never!) (1980) Dec 26, 2023

Gavin & Steve meet up with Mr. Totale at the local working-men's club, and discuss his time and space traveling across the mostly-live Totale's Turns (Its Now or Never!) (1980).

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#6 (Patreon Preview) - X-mas for John Quays Special (2023) Dec 22, 2023

John Quays has been a good boy this year (for once!) and so he shall be rewarded with gifts from the wise men (Gavin & Steve). Join us for this special Patreon bonus episode (join now/for free!) where your hosts will trade Fall-related gifts and bask in Mark E. Smith renditions of festive classics. As a bonus gift to you, a MES X-mas Playlist is provided for your pleasure(s).

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#5 - Dragnet (1979) Dec 19, 2023

Gavin & Steve get caught up in the web of guitars and lyrics spun by The Fall on their second LP of 1979, the impeccable DRAGNET.

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#4 - John Peel Sessions 1 & 2 (1978) Dec 12, 2023

Join Gavin & Steve as they tune-in to The Fall's first two sessions for John Peel's radio show in 1978.

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#3 - Live at the Witch Trials (1979) Dec 05, 2023

Join Gavin & Steve as they get hexed as jury members for The Fall's debut album, Live at the Witch Trials from 1979.

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#2 - Singles: It's the New Thing / Rowche Rumble (1978-1979) Dec 01, 2023

Join Gavin & Steve as they find some misplaced barbiturates and get down with the 'new thing' in The Fall’s first two, proper singles, from 1978 and 1979.

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#1 - Bingo Master's Breakout! (1978) Nov 28, 2023

“I like music that sounds like trash.” - Mark E. Smith.

Do you like music that sounds like trash? Would you like to listen to music inspired by trash that is actually pure, singular art? Would you like to do this with your two new best friends Gavin and Steve? Well then join us each week as we venture further into the dangerous, but always rewarding world of THE FALL. we will dissect albums, uncover lost nuggets, and explore uncharted pathways with special Fall-related guests and fans-alike.

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast— “Have a bleedin’ guess”, it’s streaming everywhere!

Join Gavin & Steve as they get lucky in exploring The Fall's first EP, Bingo Master's Breakout! from 1979.

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