I can only think of "Prestwich Prophet's Grin" by the KLF
― Mark G, Saturday, 27 January 2018 10:33 (seven years ago)
Youth Against Fascism by Sonic Youth & It's No Fun Until They See You Cry by Dirtbombs are both said to be inspired by the Fall
― the man from P.O.R.L.O.C.K. (Drugs A. Money), Saturday, 27 January 2018 10:48 (seven years ago)
I've heard Elastica's "I Want to Be a King if Orient Aah" is a cheeky homage but I can't really hear it
MES' delivery had been honed over years of constant gigging, and I feel like whenever more conventional frontpersons try to imitate him, usually it's still really locked to the beat & comes across as really stiff poetry slam
― the man from P.O.R.L.O.C.K. (Drugs A. Money), Saturday, 27 January 2018 10:54 (seven years ago)
And when she talked about the fallI thought she talked about Mark E SmithI never understood at all-- Jens Lekman in Maple Leaves
― triggercut, Saturday, 27 January 2018 11:00 (seven years ago)
"I Am Mark E Smith" by Fat White Family
― imago, Saturday, 27 January 2018 11:12 (seven years ago)
An ilxor called 6335 submitted a song to the U2 precover album that was basically a Fall impression (and not a bad one)
― imago, Saturday, 27 January 2018 11:14 (seven years ago)
There's a few Pavement ones, but Conduit for Sale! is probably the one that stands out the most.
― triggercut, Saturday, 27 January 2018 12:01 (seven years ago)
"two states"! there's no culture! there's no spies!
― reggie (qualmsley), Saturday, 27 January 2018 13:22 (seven years ago)
Southern Mark Smith by Pat Butcher.
― Stevie T, Saturday, 27 January 2018 13:39 (seven years ago)
The Legend of The Fall - Jeffrey Lewis, although I suppose that's just a telling of the Fall's history
― Isi, Saturday, 27 January 2018 13:44 (seven years ago)
Shrag - Mark E Smith
― emil.y, Saturday, 27 January 2018 14:26 (seven years ago)
Tocotronic - Ich habe geträumt, ich wäre Pizza essen mit Mark E. Smith
― Portsmouth Bubblejet, Saturday, 27 January 2018 15:15 (seven years ago)
"Southern Mark Smith" was the only one i could come up with, thx Stevie T
― ice cream social justice (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 27 January 2018 15:27 (seven years ago)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ymAsjZmHzo
― sleeve, Saturday, 27 January 2018 15:33 (seven years ago)
Jumper Clown by Marc Riley & the Creepers. Never understood most of the lyrics until reading Hanley's book.
Don't buy the evil rock press anymorePlease may I look at yours?Don't buy the evil rock press anymorePlease may I look at yours?
'Cause I'm a Jumper Clown
Dare to dance on an Aussie floorBloody nose, bloody boreDare to dance on an Aussie floorBloody nose, bloody bore
'Cause you're a Jumper Clown
Hey, this sounds like Mark Smith!It sounds like The Fall!I'm going home!
Musical instruments limited babyPlease may I twang on yours?Musical instruments limited babyPlease may I twang on yours?You dare to tread in a downstairs clubA dressing down in dressing room slugJumper Clown, Jumper ClownJumper Clown, Jumper Clown
― everything, Saturday, 27 January 2018 19:04 (seven years ago)
And btw on a few of the earlier Marc Riley tracks from 1983 "the Creepers" = Craig Scanlon & the Hanley Brothers.
― everything, Saturday, 27 January 2018 19:08 (seven years ago)
I think this Luke Haines EP counts:
https://www.popmatters.com/190195-luke-haines-adventures-in-dementia-2495564226.html
― afriendlypioneer, Saturday, 27 January 2018 19:48 (seven years ago)
Pavement - “Fame Throwa”
― Mr. Snrub, Saturday, 27 January 2018 19:50 (seven years ago)
Adult Net - "It's The Way"
― Supposed Former ILM Lurker (WeWantMiles), Saturday, 27 January 2018 20:00 (seven years ago)
Suede - "Implement Yeah!"
― Supposed Former ILM Lurker (WeWantMiles), Saturday, 27 January 2018 20:01 (seven years ago)
Barbara Manning - "Mark E. Smith & Brix"
― lingereffect (Kent Burt), Sunday, 28 January 2018 23:56 (seven years ago)
Didn't see embedded YT above. As you were.
Oh man, this thread has reminded me that I don't know shit about the Fall. This is one of those "across the pond" significance's I look forward to exploring. The Fall's catalog has always intimidated me.
― Rod Steel (musicfanatic), Monday, 29 January 2018 01:06 (seven years ago)