40 years ago today (10/8/84), The Fall released one of their landmark albums The Wonderful and Frightening World Of… This seventh album is as no-bullshit and vital a post-punk album as there ever was as it showcases the band’s signature blend of post-punk, art rock, and avant-garde elements, all driven by Mark E. Smith’s distinctive vocal style and cryptic lyricism. A band maybe too much ahead of their time or perhaps in the wrong decade- either way- give this heavy one a listen…
