Exciting New Collection of Live Recordings from The Fall Set for Release
The Fall to Unleash Singles Live Vol One 1978-81: Rare Live Recordings Unearthed for Vinyl and Digital Release
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In an exciting revival for storied fans of post-punk legends The Fall, a new compilation of live recordings from their formative years is set to hit the airwaves next month. Singles Live Vol One 1978-81, expertly curated by a cadre of former band members—Paul Hanley, Steve Hanley, Marc Riley, and Craig Scanlon—will offer a rare glimpse into the band’s electrifying early performances, before they would go on to become a cornerstone of the genre.
The album features nine tracks expertly selected from The Fall’s live setlists during the years when they released their ferociously raw debut Live At The Witch Trials to 1982’s influential Hex Enduction Hour. This compilation is particularly significant as it is being released under the newly minted Popstock label, launched by the band’s previous members in reaction to a long-standing frustration with the commercial exploitation of their catalog without proper recognition or compensation.
Culled for its adrenaline-fueled authenticity, Singles Live Vol One 1978-81 aims to encapsulate the band’s exhilarating spirit during a transformative era for both The Fall and the wider music scene. It marks an exhilarating chapter in their extensive discography while giving fans a taste of the group’s dynamic live presence—a sound and energy that simply cannot be replicated in a studio setting.
As if this release wasn’t enticing enough, the physical edition will arrive on vinyl, complete with a booklet featuring sleeve notes penned by none other than the iconic Jarvis Cocker. In a heartfelt reflection, Cocker expresses his unfiltered nostalgia and admiration for The Fall: “This record brings back those days of inspiration and exhilaration… But to hear them live, in the heat of the moment, really brings back the spirit of The Fall. The giddiness and excitement. The palpable hunger to find something new to sing about and believe in. This music never gets old.”
Set for release on May 9, 2025, this compilation promises to reinvigorate both old fans and newcomers alike, allowing a new generation to experience the raw, unfiltered power that defined a band renowned for their relentless innovation and boundary-pushing sound.
As anticipation builds, Singles Live Vol One 1978-81 is poised to remind the world of exactly why The Fall were such a formidable force in music—an exhilarating dive into a live experience that reshaped the landscape of rock and roll. Get ready to crank up the volume and rediscover the essence of The Fall—it’s not just another compilation; it’s a visceral journey through time.
