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90
Fuckin Brilliant stuff though, innit.
10y
87
You can pogo to Witch Trials; you can’t to Dragnet. Where Witch Trials is wiry, Dragnet is weighty.
9y
73
Dragnet is, despite everything about how it sounds in writing, largely an album of catchy tunes and memorable lyrics and ideas.
3y
70
It's true that more than a few tracks come across as Fall-by-numbers (even then, already better than plenty of other bands), but there are some thorough standouts regardless.
12y
60
Their sound changes, along with the lineup, on Dragnet, getting denser and more dissonant.
2y
More gritty and raw post-punk brilliance from one of Britain's most important and excellent ever bands.
doesn't feel as triumphant as the debut, but there's still much fun to be had with this record.
The second Fall release feels somewhat confusing when paired with their classic debut. Despite being recorded within months of their previous solo effort, "Dragnet" feels even messier - a more lo-fi sound coats these unconventional punk tunes, making these sonic experimentations with folk, garage rock and punk seem much hazier, yet indeed charming and enjoyable. There is a sense that "Dragnet" is more of a rushed project, one perhaps created from leftover ideas or alike - ... read more
A nice indie rock, punk rock sorta thing. Before I started listening it was sold to me as an experimental thing (think God is My Co-Pilot.) But honestly, if you're expecting that, you'll be disappointed. This is by no means a bad album, but what I was expecting from it and what it gave me are two very different things. I would call this unremarkable overall, but it isn't bad.
Really good. Prefer it to the debut, more hardcore imo. Enjoyed this a lot, cool to see the progression and the influence of the band.
Fav: Spectre vs Rector
Least Fav: Choc-Stock
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Track List
| 1 | Psykick Dancehall 3:48 | 89 |
| 2 | A Figure Walks 6:08 | 85 |
| 3 | Printhead 3:15 | 90 |
| 4 | Dice Man 1:45 | 82 |
| 5 | Before the Moon Falls 4:31 | 93 |
| 6 | Your Heart Out 3:07 | 80 |
| 7 | Muzorewi's Daughter 3:43 | 83 |
| 8 | Flat of Angles 4:55 | 89 |
| 9 | Choc-Stock 2:37 | 75 |
| 10 | Spectre Vs. Rector 7:56 | 90 |
| 11 | Put Away 3:26 | 83 |
Total Length: 45 minutes
