the fall

We can scarcely believe it's been four decades since this bounded into our strife-filled life! Marking the moment that Brix joined the crew and drizzled a little pop charm across their post-punk throb, PBL remains to this day one of The Fall's many, many peaks.

The Fall's sixth studio album 'Perverted by Language' was released in 1983. The album was produced by the band's vocalist and songwriter Mark E. Smith and recorded at various studios in Manchester. 'Perverted by Language' features some of The Fall's most renowned tracks, including "Garden". The album's sound is characterized by its sharp and angular post-punk guitar riffs, driven by a heavy bass and drums rhythm section, all layered with Mark E. Smith's distinctive vocals. Lyrically, 'Perverted by Language' deals with themes of alienation, disorder, and the unpredictability of modern life. Smith's idiosyncratic and cryptic wordplay, including his penchant for inventing new words and phrases, adds to the album's overall sense of unease and dislocation. Despite its challenging sound and lyrics, 'Perverted by Language' is considered by many critics and fans to be one of The Fall's finest albums, showcasing the band at their creative and innovative peak.