Bug Day

Written by: Mark E Smith, Brix Smith, Steve Hanley, Paul Hanley, Karl Burns, Craig Scanlon
Studio Release : Escape Route From The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall,  (Cassette); Box One ; The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall (Omnibus)

For many people, the throwaway lo-fi track on The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall album, though it does have its devotees, this song is one of many in The Fall canon to give prominence to or mention in passing insects in their lyrics. Others include Ladybird (Green Grass), Free Range, The Aphid, Eat Y’Self Fitter, And This Day and Idiot Joy Showland.

Characterised by a central bass riff and then layers of guitars and chittering noises.

Quote from the booklet accompanying The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall (re-release of the album by Beggars Banquet, 2010): Steve Hanley: “Bug Day is a bit of a filler maybe.”