Levitate

Critic Score
Based on 3 reviews
User Score
Based on 42 ratings
1997 Ratings: #409
September 29, 1997 / Release Date
LP / Format
Artful / Label
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Critic Reviews

86
Pitchfork

1996's Light User Syndrome was perhaps the best Fall yet this decade, and by this time next month, I might consider Levitate an even stronger release.

80
AllMusic
Although it's undoubtedly going to sound off-putting to anyone who isn't familiar with the band already, it's certainly worth hearing if you're already a fan.
80
NME
If you've never heard The Fall then 'Levitate' will be either the best or the worst record you've ever heard.
Joey_White
75

Well "Levitate" certainly isn't boring. In fact, "Levitate" is utterly polarising. To be honest, I'm somewhat obsessed with the sheer oddity of this record. This record catches the band in complete and utter discordance, with financial troubles and inner turmoil breaking the group apart. This record also sees Mark in complete, untampered control. The result: chaos. "Levitate" is effectively an experimental dance record - The Fall go drum-and-bass, victims of '90s ... read more

72

i like all the fall

sandpaperherpes
65

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Masquerade - 70
Hurricane Edward – 65
I’m a Mummy - 70
The Quartet of Doc Shanley - 70
Jap Kid - 60
4½ Inch – 75
Spencer Must Die - 70
Jungle Rock - 70
Ol’ Gang - 70
Tragic Days - 50
I Come and Stand at Your Door - 60
Levitate – 65
Everybody but Myself - 70
Powderkex - 60
Christmastide – 65
Pilsner Trail (live) - 60
Everybody but Myself (live) – 55

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