Description
The Fall were an English post-punk band, formed in Manchester in 1976. The band existed until 2018 and was essentially built around its founder and only constant member Mark E. Smith. Initially associated with the punk movement of the late 1970s, the group's music went through several stylistic changes over the years, but is often characterised by an abrasive guitar-driven sound and frequent use of repetition, and is always underpinned by Smith's distinctive vocals and often cryptic lyrics.
The band is noted for its prolific output and released 31 studio albums (more than triple that counting live albums and other releases). They never achieved widespread public success beyond a handful of minor hit singles in the late 1980s, but maintained a strong cult following. The band were long associated with BBC disc jockey John Peel, who championed them from early on in their career and cited The Fall as his favourite band, famously explaining, "They are always different; they are always the same."
Imperial Wax Solvent was the group’s 26th album, originally released in 2008. Following the departure of the American musicians who contributed to Reformation Post-TLC, the new British based line-up was to become the band’s last and longest serving incarnation. Alongside Mark E. Smith was Elena Poulou (keyboards, vocals), Dave Spurr (bass), Pete Greenway (guitar) and Keiron Melling (drums). It was well received by critics and entered the UK Album Charts at 35.
This re-issue of the 2008 album comes with two bonus discs, including an unused version of the album recorded at Britannia Row studios in London and a live set recorded at De La Warr, Bexhill On Sea from 10th May 2008. As with the other Fall reissues these have notes by Fall guru Daryl Easlea and have been mastered by long time engineer Andy Pearce
This is the latest release in Cherry Red’s series of deluxe Fall reissues – “Fall Sound Archive”
Track Listing
Alton Towers
Wolf Kidult Man
50 Year Old Man
I've Been Duped
Strange Town
Taurig
Can Can Summer
Tommy Shooter
Latch Key Kid
Is This New
Senior Twilight Stock Replacer
Exploding Chimney
Wolf Kidult Man
I've Been Duped
Ponto
Tommy Shooter
Taurig
Can Can Summer
Strangetown
Alton Towers
50 Year Old Man
Senior Twilight Stock Replacer
Smith And Mark
Inferior Product Man
Is This New
Is This New
Wings
Wolf Kidult Man
Fall Sound
50 Yr Old Man
I've Been Duped
Mountain Energei
White Lightning
Can Can Summer
Latch Key Kid
Mr Pharmacist
Tommy
Pacifying Joint
Blindness
Over Over
Details
- Genre: Rock
- Product Type: AUDIO CD
- Barcode: 5013929181038
- Release Date: April 03, 2026
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Shipping Costs: We offer free delivery on all UK orders and free worldwide delivery on orders over £15.
Tracking Your Order: All UK orders are tracked. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number via email. You can use this tracking number to monitor the progress of your delivery on the Royal Mail Track and Trace website.
Returns and Exchanges: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your order, you may return it within 28 days of the item being dispatched for a refund or exchange. Please note the following guidelines:
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