Extricate
A pivot point for The Fall, trading Brix-era pop for a polished yet biting exploration of divorce, urban decay, and motorik repetition.
February 19, 1990 · Phonogram Records
A pivot point for The Fall, trading Brix-era pop for a polished yet biting exploration of divorce, urban decay, and motorik repetition.
February 19, 1990 · Phonogram Records
Extricate represents a fascinating moment of transition for The Fall, arriving just as the 1980s collapsed into the 1990s. Following the departure of Brix Smith, the music sheds its bright, jangly pop exterior in favor of something leaner, more rhythmic, and significantly more biting. There is a newfound clarity in the production that highlights the band's incredible ability to lock into a groove and stay there, creating a hypnotic effect that feels both industrial and organic. It is an album of sharp corners and unexpected curves, where the usual abrasive rants are occasionally interrupted by moments of startling clarity.
How does Extricate sound next to the rest of The Fall's catalogue?
The vocals lean far further into narrating than the rest of the catalogue.
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