The Fall Album: “The Wonderful & Frightening World Of The Fall”

THe Wonderful and Frightening World of the Fall is probably the most accessible album in Fall's entire catalog. Along with This Nation's Saving Grace, it is their best work from the Brix period. Actually...it's one of their best works period. It's rather strange hearing Mark E. Smith's familiar snarl in the context of a pop song like "Oh Brother" and "C.R.E.E.P." but it works surprisingly well. But the best song in the album may very well be the opening track "Lay of the Land" which starts off with some strange chanting and builds up to classic Fall punk rock. "God-Box", "Elves", and "No Bulbs" are excellent songs too. In short, this album is the perfect blend of artsy post punk and pop music.

This is one of the Fall's best. Moods are all over the place from derangement to melancholy to anger to drunken fun. I can't think of a modern band capable of covering the ground this band did in one CD.

yes, yes. I have always been a huge fan and supporter of experimental music. Only experimental bands(such as this one) give their music a unique and diverse personality that flows from song to song in a river of energy, bliss, and sublimity. The title speaks for the entire album. Each song IS wonderful and frightening. And each has it's rewards. I happen to find this cd absolutely fulfilling in every way. It's one of the best art-punk endeavors of all time. Amazing guitars, bass, drums, vocals that all work together to create this magnificent album. Don't miss out!

This is by far the best Fall album ever made. Songs like 2X4, No Bulbs, Elves, Disney's Dream, and others will give you chills up your spine. The songwriting is absolutely creepy and melodic at the same time, something today's "alternative" bands can't replicate. There is no way to describe the music. It's not punk, it's not rock, it's just The Fall.

The mocking intro to the album --which is not macabre, but a hilarious dig at "goth bands" -- duces an incredible rockabilly/krautrock record that gets greater with every listen. you have never heard anything like this.