The Fall Bend Sinister LP 1986 Vinyl Brazil Alternative Rock Post Punk alt u2

Description: ARTIST: The FallTITLE: Bend Sinister (LP, Album) LABEL: Beggars Banquet ‎– BEGA 75, Stiletto ‎– LP3014 RECORD GRADING: VG SLEEVE GRADING: G+ (Cover was "rehabbed" and someone took a black marker to some areas of the cover. It's not terrible. Has price sticker and other blemishes. Includes printed inner with stains. See pics) NOTES: Original & Official 1986 pressing from Brazil on BB. Please be aware of the condition. The Fall is a post-punk band from Manchester, England, formed in 1976 and fronted by the enigmatic and prolific Mark E. Smith. Known for their abrasive sound, dark lyrics, and shifting lineups, The Fall developed a cult following thanks to their uncompromising and innovative approach to music. Smith's sardonic wit and unique vocal delivery defined the band's sound throughout their long and prolific career. Released in 1986, Bend Sinister is The Fall’s ninth studio album. It marks a transitional period for the band, blending their earlier raw, lo-fi post-punk style with more experimental, layered production. The album’s title refers to a heraldic term meaning a "diagonal stripe" and also nods to the dystopian novel Bend Sinister by Vladimir Nabokov, reflecting the album’s dark, unsettling atmosphere. Bend Sinister features a mix of sharp, angular guitars, hypnotic rhythms, and Mark E. Smith's cryptic, often surreal lyrics. Standout tracks like "Shoulder Pads 1# & 2#" and "Mr. Pharmacist" (a cover of the garage rock song by The Other Half) showcase the band’s knack for blending punk aggression with offbeat, experimental elements. Songs like "Gross Chapel - GB Grenadiers" reveal a darker, more brooding side of the band, reflecting themes of political paranoia and disillusionment. The album's production, handled by John Leckie, gives it a denser, more polished sound than some of The Fall's earlier work, yet the band retains their abrasive, chaotic edge. Bend Sinister is often regarded as one of The Fall's most accessible yet complex albums, capturing a balance between the band's primal post-punk roots and their later experimental direction. 50 Similar Artists to The FallWireGang of FourJoy DivisionPublic Image Ltd.The Pop GroupThe MekonsMagazineSwell MapsPere UbuThe RaincoatsThe Birthday PartyThe Monochrome SetKilling JokeBauhausThe SoundTelevisionJosef KA Certain RatioThrobbing GristleThe ChameleonsMission of BurmaCabaret VoltaireThe Durutti ColumnChromeSonic YouthEcho & the BunnymenThe Jesus and Mary ChainRed Lorry Yellow LorryThe StranglersSwansThis HeatThe ResidentsThe Soft BoysThe CrampsXTCThe Teardrop ExplodesThe Psychedelic FursThe Only OnesTuxedomoonThe SlitsSiouxsie and the BansheesYoung Marble GiantsSection 25DevoThe Gun ClubHalf Man Half BiscuitSleaford ModsThe Blue OrchidsThe NightingalesCrispy Ambulance ____ All records ship both domestically (USPS Media Mail) and Internationally (USPS), and will be packed/protected like a pro with experience.

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The Fall Bend Sinister LP 1986 Vinyl Brazil Alternative Rock Post Punk alt u2

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Speed: 33 RPM

Record Label: Beggars Banquet

Release Title: SCREAMADELICA

Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve

Color: Black

Material: Vinyl

Inlay Condition: Good Plus (G+)

Edition: Reissue

Colour: Black

Type: LP

Record Grading: Very Good (VG)

Format: Record