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.
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
Ten Houses of Eve - 70
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
| 1 | Ten Houses of Eve 3:39 | 85 |
| 2 | Masquerade 3:58 | 81 |
| 3 | Hurricane Edward 5:52 | 75 |
| 4 | I'm a Mummy 2:37 | 83 |
| 5 | The Quartet of Doc Shanley 3:14 | 82 |
| 6 | Jap Kid 3:03 | 86 |
| 7 | 4 1/2 Inch 3:56 | 71 |
| 8 | Spencer Must Die 4:00 | 75 |
| 9 | Jungle Rock 3:11 | 80 |
| 10 | Ol' Gang 4:00 | 75 |
| 11 | Tragic Days 1:29 | 71 |
| 12 | I Come and Stand at Your Door 3:31 | 85 |
| 13 | Levitate 2:50 | 79 |
| 14 | Everybody but Myself 4:15 | 83 |