The Fall’s debut studio album, reissued as a limited red vinyl LP. 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. Originally released through record label Step-Forward, it predicated 2 major factors in the group’s career – high productivity and high group turnover.