![]() ![]() ![]() The cover of The Other Half's psych-pop "Mr. 80's-90's" turns in a spy-movie riff to a moderately hip-hop–influenced beat. "Shoulder Pads #1" and "Shoulder Pads #2" rant at the world outside while whistling to upbeat grooves that are more in line with a beach party. Steve Hanley's bass riffs drive many of the songs, recalling Joy Division on "Gross Chapel-British Grenadiers" and the hypnotic "DKTR Faustus" (which also features Smith and then-wife Brix trading maniacal vocal riffs). The group's danceability is pronounced, and "R.O.D" shifts between a surf tune and a post-punk new wave nightclub number. Smith adjusts to the new sophistication by using his voice as another instrument in the mix. Here, the scabrous guitars are tuned and layered, the keyboards add texture, and singer Mark E. ![]() The Fall's work with producer John Leckie is among the group's most respected. ![]()
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