Name: Slates by The Fall
Brand: The Fall
SKU: 5414939551871
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (91 reviews)

COMPILATION Explicit

Originally released in a time when "neither an EP nor an LP" was different and not a marketing gimmick, 1981's Slates was issued as a 10", but its six tight songs didn't have that key track to make it as revered as other Fall releases of the time. "Leave the Capitol," "Middle Mass," and "Prole Art Threat" deserve their place in the Fall's hall of fame, but compared to the second, punchy and polished version of "Lie Dream," they sound a bit anemic. Not a bad taster if you're new and want some post-punk, pre-pop Fall -- and 90 percent of this is prime material. [The 1992 and 1998 reissues added the live and short A Part of America Therein, a worthy complement for which Sanctuary has other plans. For the Fall fan, the bonuses on the 2004 reissue are a mixed blessing. With classic tracks like "Lie Dream of a Casino Soul," "Fantastic Life," and the great "Hip Priest" tacked on, the extras read as if from an early-'80s "greatest-hits" package. Great, but if there's a bummer to be had, they weaken the punch of the original Slates' sprawling attempt to restructure the Fall from punk to prog -- prog in the least pretentious sense of the word. Longtime buyers of the band get better sound quality, great liner notes, and the duplication blues once again.] ~ David Jeffries

1. Middle Mass

by The Fall

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Performer: The Fall; Performer
Composer: Craig Scanlon
Marc Riley
Mark E. Smith
Steve Hanley; Composer

2. An Older Lover Etc.

by The Fall

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Performer: The Fall; Performer
Composer: Craig Scanlon
Marc Riley
Mark Smith
Paul Hanley
Stephen Hanley; Composer

3. Prole Art Threat

by The Fall

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Performer: The Fall; Performer
Composer: Marc Riley
Mark Smith; Composer

4. Fit and Working Again

by The Fall

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Performer: The Fall; Performer
Composer: Marc Riley
Mark Smith
Paul Hanley
Stephen Hanley; Composer

5. Slags, Slates Etc.

by The Fall

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Performer: The Fall; Performer
Composer: Craig Scanlon
Marc Riley
Mark Smith
Paul Hanley
Stephen Hanley; Composer

6. Leave the Capitol

by The Fall

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Performer: The Fall; Performer
Composer: Craig Scanlon
Marc Riley
Mark Smith
Paul Hanley; Composer

7. Middle Mass (Peel Session 31/3/81)

by The Fall

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Performer: The Fall; Performer
Composer: Craig Scanlon
Marc Riley
Mark E. Smith
Steve Hanley; Composer

8. Lie Dream of a Casino Soul (Peel Session 31/3/81)

by The Fall

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Performer: The Fall; Performer
Composer: Mark E. Smith; Composer

9. Hip Priest (Peel Session 31/3/81)

by The Fall

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Performer: The Fall; Performer
Composer: Craig Scanlan
Mark E. Smith
Mark Riley
Stephen Hanley; Composer

10. C 'n' C Hassle Schmuk (Peel Session 31/3/81)

by The Fall

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Performer: The Fall; Performer
Composer: Mark E. Smith; Composer

11. Lie Dream of a Casino Soul (7" Version)

by The Fall

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Performer: The Fall; Performer
Composer: Mark E. Smith; Composer

12. Fantastic Life

by The Fall

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Performer: The Fall; Performer
Composer: Craig Scanlon
Marc Riley
Mark Smith
Paul Hanley
Stephen Hanley; Composer

13. Medical Acceptance Gate

by The Fall

Primary Artist: The Fall; Main Performer
Performer: The Fall; Performer
Composer: Mark Smith
Paul Hanley; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

55 minutes and 42 seconds

Explicit

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

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 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

12/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

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

Label

Castle Communications

Music Distribution Service

Vital PIAS SPRL

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 31, 1981

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5414939551871

Shopping cart

Empty cart

Notification

Slates

1. Middle Mass

2. An Older Lover Etc.

3. Prole Art Threat

4. Fit and Working Again

5. Slags, Slates Etc.

6. Leave the Capitol

7. Middle Mass (Peel Session 31/3/81)

8. Lie Dream of a Casino Soul (Peel Session 31/3/81)

9. Hip Priest (Peel Session 31/3/81)

10. C 'n' C Hassle Schmuk (Peel Session 31/3/81)

11. Lie Dream of a Casino Soul (7" Version)

12. Fantastic Life

13. Medical Acceptance Gate

Technical Specifications

Empty cart

Slates

Product information

Release options

1. Middle Mass

2. An Older Lover Etc.

3. Prole Art Threat

4. Fit and Working Again

5. Slags, Slates Etc.

6. Leave the Capitol

7. Middle Mass (Peel Session 31/3/81)

8. Lie Dream of a Casino Soul (Peel Session 31/3/81)

9. Hip Priest (Peel Session 31/3/81)

10. C 'n' C Hassle Schmuk (Peel Session 31/3/81)

11. Lie Dream of a Casino Soul (7" Version)

12. Fantastic Life

13. Medical Acceptance Gate

Technical Specifications