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Always Different, Always the Same

Critical Essays on The Fall

Eoin Devereux editor Martin J Power editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield

Published:27th Dec '22

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With many incarnations, The Fall (1976-2018) were one of the most influential bands to emerge in the British Post-Punk Scene. Their unique sound and distinct iconography have had a lasting impact on music fans and performers alike. This book disassembles The Fall’s significant contribution to music. Based on up-to-date original research, the book separates fact from fiction and offers a thorough investigation into The Fall and their founder/leader Mark E Smith, in particular. Given The Fall’s complexities (their wide range of influences; multiple line-ups and ‘anti-music’ stance), the book draws upon a wide range of academic disciplines, including ethnomusicology, sociology, literary theory, linguistics, journalism, cultural studies, and film and media studies, in order to unpack the group’s influence and legacy.

ISBN: 9781538165355

Dimensions: 236mm x 157mm x 22mm

Weight: 558g

284 pages