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FALL, THE

THE LIGHT USER SYNDROME (2CD DELUXE EDITION) (ICONOCLASSIC)

FALL, THE - THE LIGHT USER SYNDROME (2CD DELUXE EDITION) 167228
format:
2 CD
release:
06.12.2024
label:
ICONOCLASSIC
item ID:
167228
barcode:
0843563152669
2 CD Deluxe Edition / 12 Bonus Tracks, including singles, b-sides, alternate takes, and live versions / First CD reissue for this album in 20 years / Remastered by Andy Pearce / Expanded booklet designed by Edward ODowd (Psychic TV) / Includes extensive sleeve notes by Daryl Easlea with newly conducted band member interviews - 2 CD digitally remastered Deluxe Edition of The Fall's 1996 studio album, including 12 bonus tracks.

The Light User Syndrome is often acclaimed as the last classic-style Fall album, owing both to the presence of longtime personnel including Brix Smith, Karl Burns, Steve Hanley and Simon Wolstencroft, as well as its guitar-driven post-punk sound.

Leader Mark E. Smith is on top form, including one of his legendary "pre-cogs" in "Powder Keg." The Fall claimed three spots on legendary DJ John Peel's 'Festive Fifty' chart of 1996's best songs, more than any other artist; "Cheetham Hill" led the way at #6, followed by "The Chiselers" at #13 and "Hostile" at #16.

After years of unavailability, The Light User Syndrome is now brought in line with The Fall's acclaimed catalogue reissue series as a 2 CD set.

This Deluxe Edition adds singles, B-sides, alternate versions, and live recordings from 1996, all newly remastered by Andy Pearce, plus extensive sleeve notes with new interviews conducted by Daryl Easlea.

LINEUP: Mark E. Smith - vocals, tapes / Brix Smith - guitar, vocals / Stephen Hanley - bass guitar / Karl Burns - drums, vocals, guitar / Simon Wolstencroft - drums, programming Julia Nagle - keyboards, guitar
 
  • Tracklisting
  • 1.1. D.I.Y. MEAT
  • 1.2. DAS VULTURE ANS EIN NUTTER-WAIN
  • 1.3. HE PEP!
  • 1.4. HOSTILE
  • 1.5. STAY AWAY (OLD WHITE TRAIN)
  • 1.6. SPINETRAK
  • 1.7. INTERLUDE/CHILINISM
  • 1.8. POWDER KEG
  • 1.9. OLEANO
  • 1.10. CHEETHAM HILL
  • 1.11. THE COLISEUM
  • 1.12. LAST CHANCE TO TURN AROUND
  • 1.13. THE BALLAD OF J. DRUMMER
  • 1.14. OXYMORON
  • 1.15. SECESSION MAN
  • 1.16. THE CHISELERS (SINGLE A-SIDE)
  • 1.17. CHILINIST (SINGLE B-SIDE)
  • 1.18. HOSTILE (ALTERNATE VERSION)
  • 1.19. OLEANO (ALTERNATE VERSION)
  • 1.20. ITALIANO (OUTTAKE/REMIX)
  • 1.21. HE PEP! (ALTERNATE VERSION)
  • 1.22. INTERLUDE/CHILINISM (ALTERNATE VERSION)
  • 1.23. D.I.Y. MEAT (LIVE VERSION)
  • 1.24. SPINETRAK (LIVE VERSION)
  • 1.25. DAS VULTURE ANS EIN NUTTER-WAIN (LIVE VERSION)
  • 1.26. THE COLISEUM (LIVE VERSION)
  • 1.27. CHILINIST (LIVE VERSION)