Fall in a Hole [Bonus Disc]

• Artist: Fall
• Rating:
• Release Date: 2003
• Type: Live
• Genre: Rock

Review

The initial CD reissue of Fall in a Hole was roundly (and deservedly) criticized for not only being mastered from vinyl, but from a copy that skipped noticeably. Somehow that only seemed appropriate in a way, admittedly, but for a new series of reissues in 2002, that willful up-your-nose perversity (thankfully) gets set aside for a much better, vastly improved collection all around. While it's still mastered from vinyl, the source is barely noticeable and in fact the album benefits from a full 24-bit treatment for the audiophiles, and thankfully sounds like it. The core performance itself is still as brilliant and fierce as it was on the original release, but for this new version some honest-to-goodness extras turn up. Songwise there are six extra cuts included after the encore, taken from three further shows on that particular New Zealand tour. There aren't any duplicates of the Auckland set list, and ripping takes of "The Container Drivers" and "Who Makes the Nazis" are welcome choices. Meanwhile, the liner notes are a complete and much improved treat and include commentary from Fall archivist Conway Paton, a couple of interview transcripts, and some show reviews. There's a hilarious reminiscence from New Zealand music legend Chris Knox, who recorded and helped release the original album. Among the other revelations, Knox forgot to send Mark E. Smith copies of the album when it appeared, and the first time the singer heard about it was when he saw a heavily overpriced import copy in the U.K.. The fans will definitely be most the most pleased by all this, but Fall in a Hole is just as easily a great starting point for newcomers as it is for old-timers, as it showcases a key era of the band and sees them finally receiving their dues with a full, live set. ~ Ned Raggett, All Music Guide

Tracks

CD 1

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Impression of J. Temperance	Marc Riley, Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(4:34)
The Man Whose Head Expanded	Steve Hanley, Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(4:50)
Room to Live	Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(4:11)
Hip Priest	Marc Riley, Steve Hanley, Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(7:15)
Lie Dream of a Casino Soul	Marc Riley, Paul Hanley, Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(4:13)
Prole Art Threat	Marc Riley, Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(3:39)
Hard Life in Country	Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(7:29)
The Classical [Minus Intro.]	Marc Riley, Karl Burns, Paul Hanley, Steve Hanley, Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(5:02)
Mere Pseud Mag. Ed.	Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(3:25)
Marquis Cha Cha	Karl Burns, Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(5:50)
Backdrop	Chris Knox	The Fall	(10:19)

CD 2

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Fantastic Life	Steve Hanley, Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith, Sam Riley	The Fall	(7:56)
English Scheme	Marc Riley, Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(2:20)
Joker Hysterical Face	Steve Hanley, Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(4:18)
No Xmas for John Quays	Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(6:43)
Solicitor in Studio	Karl Burns, Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(6:02)
The Container Drivers [*]	Marc Riley, Paul Hanley, Steve Hanley, Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(3:32)
C'n'C -- Black Night [*]	Steve Hanley, Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(5:28)
Look, Know [*]	Karl Burns, Steve Hanley, Mark E. Smith, Sam Riley	The Fall	(5:12)
Who Makes the Nazis? [*]	Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(8:36)
Gramme Friday [*]	Marc Riley, Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith	The Fall	(3:46)
Slates, Slags, Etc [*]	The Fall	The Fall	(8:06)

Credits

The Fall (Main Performer), Marc Riley (Guitar), Marc Riley (Keyboards), Marc Riley (Vocals (Background)), Karl Burns (Guitar), Karl Burns (Drums), Paul Hanley (Drums), Steve Hanley (Bass), Craig Scanlon (Guitar), Craig Scanlon (Vocals (Background)), Mark E. Smith (Vocals), Mark E. Smith (Liner Notes), Chris Knox (Engineer), Chris Knox (Liner Notes), Chris Knox (Sleeve Notes), Alan Hamilton (Remastering), Steve Lee (Design)