NATIONAL ALBUM DAY! | Reissue of The Fall's Hex Enduction Hour on 2LP black vinyl

National Album Day is the annual celebration to praise the art of the album format, and this year the theme is Great British Groups. In celebration of this year’s #NationalAlbumDay on Saturday 19th October, we’re re-releasing The Fall - Music's Hex Enduction Hour on double black vinyl. 

Discover more about this year’s National Album Day celebrations: www.nationalalbumday.co.uk

• Double LP edition includes the full classic album on classic black vinyl released exclusively for National Album Day.

1982 was a decisive year for The Fall. Their critically acclaimed album ‘Hex Enduction Hour’ was released in March on Kamera Records, closely followed by ‘Room To Live’ in September of that year.

‘Hex Enduction Hour’ was the fourth studio album by The Fall, building on their lo-fi production and featuring a two-drummer line-up. The album was recorded in Reykjavik, Iceland and Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

Featuring the classic line-up of Mark E. Smith alongside Steve Hanley (bass), Craig Scanlon (guitar), Karl Burns (drums), Paul Hanley (drums) and Marc Riley (guitar).

This is another fine addition to Cherry Red’s series of deluxe Fall re-issues – “Fall Sound Archive”.

‘Hex Enduction Hour’ and ‘Room to Live’ are also available on a 7-CD boxset – “1982”

Founded by its only constant member, Mark E. Smith, The Fall formed in Manchester in 1976 and were one of the most prominent post-punk groups in the world.

Musically, there may have been several stylistic changes over the years, but it was often characterised by an abrasive guitar-driven sound and frequent use of repetition, always underpinned by Smith's distinctive vocals and often cryptic lyrics.

“They are always different; they are always the same.” John Peel