The Fall 2005-10-23 The Zodiac, Oxford, England, Andrew N Cassette, AUD FLAC Additional Info

http://thefall.org/gigography/gig05.html

- "So I went (...) and Stephen Fry, he dropped me a note. He said the builders are buggering him and (...) is a good feeling. I thought it was free." (amended lyrics to "Mountain Energei")
- "And the group were wolverines: Steve, Spen, Ben, Steve. It was one of the most, bestest films he'd ever seen. (...) invincible bastards!" (amended lyrics to "Clasp Hands")
- "Who wrote the car advert (...)? Was it 1) J Nagle, 2) Neville Wilding?" (amended lyrics to "Touch Sensitive")
- "I've been sick all this week, half the group too. Still (...) cornfields. One!" (before "I Can Hear the Grass Grow")

Lots of discussion here: http://z1.invisionfree.com/thefall/ar/t9424_0.htm

https://sites.google.com/site/reformationposttpm/gig-reviews/the-fall-live/2005/20051023---the-zodiac-oxford

‪20051023 - The Zodiac, Oxford, England‬
Mark E Smith  
Elena Poulou 
Ben Pritchard  
Steve Trafford 
Spencer Birtwistle  

Youwanner  
Bo Demmick  
Pacifying Joint  
What About Us?  
Mountain Energei  
Theme from Sparta F.C.  
Midnight in Aspen  
Assume  
Clasp Hands 
Touch Sensitive  
I Can Hear the Grass Grow  
Ride Away  
Mr. Pharmacist 
Blindness  
Open the Boxoctosis  

1h13m

audience audio 


The middle of three mighty "brick" recordings by Andrew and Michael. Probably the best recording of the three however be aware this is mono, has some dropouts and not the highest of fi. Available from the usual torrents and traders.

Universally described by most attendees as a stunning if not deafening night. Of the three "brick" recorded shows this is the most together with the gig taken at a breathable pace and the band firing on all cylinders.

Excellent versions of material from "Fall Heads Roll" with "Midnight is Aspen" standing out with lyrical invention and a pulsing beat. The encore of "Open the Boxoctosis" is taken at a phenomenal pace and continues like for that eight remarkable minutes. Smith is on great form throughout the gig.

Highly recommended and probably the best gig to own from this tour.