The Infotainment Scan by The Fall - Uhune

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Volume 1

Volume 2

Returning to the indie label world with a bang, the Fall unleashed a winner and a half with Infotainment Scan, one of the band's most playful yet sharp-edged releases. The choice of covers alone gives a sense of where Smith's head was at -- tackling Lee Perry's "Why Are People Grudgeful?" is one tall order to start with, while a cover of the novelty tripe "I'm Going to Spain" is just silly fun (even if the guitar does sound like early Cure!). Even more astounding, though, is what the band does to the Sister Sledge disco classic "Lost in Music" -- nobody will ever mistake Smith's singing for that of the threesome, but the band's overall performance is an honest-to-god tribute to the tight but full Chic Organization sound. Craig Scanlon throws in some scratchy work around the edges, but otherwise the group takes it as it is and does a great job. As for the originals, Smith and crew are in fine form once again, Scanlon, Steve Hanley, Dave Bush, and Simon Wolstencroft once again a dynamic, inventive unit. After the explicitly techno nods of the recent past, Infotainment balances that off with more straight-ahead rock, though with Wolstencroft's strong, sharp drumming still setting a brisk, danceable pace while Scanlon whips up his usual brand of tight, memorable riffing and Bush adds subtle textures and catchy melodies. One of the best numbers is the explicitly Gary Glitter-styled romp "Glam-Racket," a great shout-along, while the beat-crazy "A Past Gone Mad" wins for this line alone: "And if I ever end up like U2/slit my throat with a garden vegetable." "The League of Bald Headed Men" also deserves note, as does another strong motorik-inspired number, "It's a Curse." Best song title of the bunch? "Paranoia Man in Cheap Shit Room," with a high-strung and aggressive arrangement to boot. ~ Ned Raggett

Volume 1

1. Ladybird (Green Grass)

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

2. Lost in Music

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

3. Glam-Racket

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

4. I'm Going to Spain

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

5. It's a Curse

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

6. Paranoia Man in Cheap Shit Room

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

7. Service

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

8. The League of Bald-Headed Men

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

9. Past Gone Mad

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

10. Light/Fireworks

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

11. Why Are People Grudgeful?

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

12. League Moon Monkey Mix

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

Volume 2

1. Ladybird (Green Grass)

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer

2. Strychnine

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

3. Service

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

4. Paranoia Man in Cheap Shit Room

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

5. Glam Racket

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

6. War

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

7. 15 Ways

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

8. A Past Gone Mad

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

9. Why Are People so Grudgeful?

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

10. Glam Racket

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

11. The Re-Mixer

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

12. Lost in Music

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

13. A Past Gone Mad

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

14. Instrumental Outtake

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

15. Service

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

16. Glam Racket

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

17. Lost in Music

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

18. Lost in Music

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

19. Lost in Music

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Composer: Smith; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

2 volumes in total

Tracks

31 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

2 hours, 6 minutes and 27 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

28/31 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/31 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, College Rock, Adult Alternative, Experimental, Post-Punk

Label

Cherry Red Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 17, 1993

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

190374790673