WE ARE THE FALL Podcast

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...

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. Are you missing out on more great Fall-related explorations? ⁠⁠Get WATF Pod Patreon-only bonus episodes, side excursions into Fall-member side projects, and...

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. Link to the James Brown article discussed in this episode: https://shorturl.at/KHJg2 Are you missing out on more great Fall-related e...

[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).

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! Thirst - Earthling (song/music video discussed in the episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWADu4pNiRo Are you missing more great Fall-related expl...

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! Are you missing more great Fall-related explorations? ⁠⁠Get WATF Pod Patreon-only bonus episodes, side excursions into Fall-member side projects, and full album dissections early! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join...

Jump back in the tour van and join us on a mid-year roadtrip through our favorite albums (so far this year)! SIDE B only available on Patreon: www.patreon.com/WEARETHEFALLPod

SIDE B: Hey! Luciani 12" (1986) You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wish you were never born... You'll be living too late if you miss this great WATF episode: The record shop is open and Gavin and Steve are ready to grab only the freshest cuts from the band in 1986. Singles included in this carrier bag: Hey! Luciani Are you missing more great Fall-related explorations? ⁠ ⁠⁠Get WA...

SIDE A: You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wish you were never born... You'll be living too late if you miss this great WATF episode: The record shop is open and Gavin and Steve are ready to grab only the freshest cuts from the band in 1986. Singles included in this carrier bag: SIDE A - Living Too Late & Mr. Pharmacist // SIDE B (on Patreon) - Hey! Luciani Are you missing more g...

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. Are you missing more great Fall-related explorations? ⁠⁠Get WATF Pod Patreon-only bonus episodes, side excursions into Fall-member side projects, and full album diss...

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. Are you missing more great Fall-related explorations? ⁠Get WATF Pod Patreon-only bonus episodes, side excursions into Fall-member side projects, and full album dissections early! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON and get them all! Including rare Fall content, merch, and exc...

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! Are you missing more great Fall-related explorations? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive h...

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! Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Steve as they discuss everything Fall-related.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow...

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 Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PAT...

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). Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, ra...

SIDE B: Lord, give me the grace to deliver an adequate pint-rating, as we wrap up this mid-80s Fall classic! Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Steve as they discuss everything Fall-related.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow WATF Pod on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube  WATF Podcast Theme...

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. Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Steve as they discuss everything...