WE ARE THE FALL Podcast

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March 05, 2024 #18 - MES Birthday Bash: CAN - Tago Mago (1971)
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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1 hr 1 min
February 27, 2024 #17 - Live in Wellington, NZ (1982)
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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1 hr 22 min
February 23, 2024 #16 - The 1981 and 1982 Singles (Patreon Bonus Teaser)
*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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2 min
February 20, 2024 #15 - Room to Live (1982)
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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1 hr 22 min
February 16, 2024 #14B - Hex Enduction Hour - SIDE B (1982)
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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38 min
February 13, 2024 #14A - Hex Enduction Hour - SIDE A (1982)
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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54 min
February 06, 2024 #13 - A Part of America Therein (1981)
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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1 hr 10 min
January 30, 2024 #12 - Slates EP (1981)
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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53 min
January 23, 2024 #11 - Peel Sessions 3-5 - SIDE A - (1980-1981)
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)!
Side A only of the discussion here. Join us on Patreon to hangout with us for the full, three Peel Sessions (Side B)!
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28 min
January 16, 2024 #10 - The 1980 Singles: Totally Wired, How I Wrote..., & Fiery Jack
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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48 min