WE ARE THE FALL Podcast

Want more? 50% off first month membership with Patreon promo code: WATF2025 SIDE B: Pit-stop accomplished. Let's get into some more new grooves and overlooked deep-cuts from 2024, mate. 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 on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SI...

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! 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 on ⁠ WATF PATREON:...

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 giveawa...

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. 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 on ⁠ WAT...

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 W...

[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. 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 on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SID...

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... Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may...

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. 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 on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus...

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! 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 on ⁠ WATF PATR...

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-cin...

[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! 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 on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only...

[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. *Full tracks embedded in the episode for Patreon listeners.* Join us! you searching for the (next episode)...

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...

Extrication has only just begun. It's CT time for Side B of this Fall full-length from 1990. 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 on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus episodes, side excursions into Fall-m...

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! 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 on ⁠ WATF PATRE...

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)! 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-r...

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… bu...

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 Are you searching f...

[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! The music video for (I'm) In Deep by Pascal Le Gras: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOmwVOTfh8g Are you...

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. 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 on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon...

It's getting sticky. Could this be the final episode of WE ARE THE FALL? Jump in and find out... 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 on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus episodes, side excursions into Fa...

[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...

Spread the news (and other viral things), because we're heading into SIDE B of 'I am Kurious Oranj'! 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 on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus episodes, side excurs...

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! Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? ...

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). Are...