F.A.L.L.O.U.T. PODCAST — EP185 - They're Surrounding the House! with Iain Key and the Snare!!
F.a.l.l.o.u.t.p.o.d.c.a.s.t.Summary
The latest discussion centers around a musical showdown featuring two tracks from The Fall: "M5" and "Brillo DeFacto," as well as "New Puritan" and "Hard Life in the Country." The hosts engage in a detailed analysis of the songs, highlighting their lyrical themes, musical composition, and personal connections to the tracks.
Phil Snow, a returning guest, shares insights on his ongoing project to write a people's history of The Fall, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the book and the rich stories he's gathering from fans and musicians alike. Ian Key, a new guest, discusses his experiences in writing about the band and the challenges of capturing the essence of their music through various perspectives.
As the conversation progresses, the hosts debate the merits of each song, with "New Puritan" receiving praise for its lyrical depth and musical complexity, while "Hard Life in the Country" is noted for its unsettling atmosphere. Ultimately, the vote sways in favor of "New Puritan," showcasing its lasting impact and resonance within The Fall's discography. The episode concludes with a focus on the importance of community contributions to the history of the band, inviting listeners to engage further with the project.
Show Notes
M5 vs Brillo De Facto and. New Puritan vs Hard Life in the Country
“I curse your preoccupation / With your record collection!” (With apologies to Savage Pencil) It's a post-postscript world. All bets and gloves are off! Big love to all them what fall. Four (Three?) extraordinary Fall songs, two heavyweight contests and a shared obsession with false authenticity, social pretension and manufactured authority. M5 tackles rural nostalgia, commuter misery and crusty brown bread, while Brillo De Facto takes a peculiar swipe at rock mythology and self-important little men via the Feelgoods New Puritan declares war on decadence, record collectors and cultural gatekeepers, while Hard Life in the Country delivers a folk-horror nightmare of Bowie impersonators, ice-cream vans and villagers surrounding the bloody house. Snare joins the battle, and special guest Iain Key drops in to discuss his forthcoming book, A People's History of The Fall. https://www.spenwoodbooks.com/forthcoming-releases/a-peoples-history-of-the-fall If you have any stories or gems of wisdom you would like to contribute to the book, mail him here. ...but don't dilly dally!!! [email protected] Cash for questions! Here!!https://www.patreon.com/c/FALLOUTPODCAST238 #TheFall #MarkESmith #FALLOUTPODCAST #IainKey #FallShowdown
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