The Acute

Written by:

Mark E Smith, Brian Fanning

Initial Release:

Are You Are Missing Winner

Date:

5 November 2001 (CD) – though it was also sold at live gigs from October 2001; January 2002 (LP)

Group on initial recording:

Mark E Smith – Vocals; Ben Pritchard – guitar; Jim Watts – bass, guitar, vocals; Spencer Birtwistle – drums; Brian Fanning – guitar, vocals; Ed Blaney – guitar, vocals

Subsequent releases:

Rebellious Jukebox,
The Classical

Commentary:

A song with a country/folk-like sound, and one which is enjoyable without ever reaching the heights of better Fall tracks. The lyrics are, however, characteristically intriguing.