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#125A - Ersatz GB (2011) - SIDE A

August 18, 2026 · 1 h 2 min

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We drop into Side A of Ersatz GB (2011), where The Fall push further into their digital-era sound, glossy on the surface, but still full of friction underneath. Synths pulse, rhythms feel slightly off-center, and Mark E. Smith prowls through it all with that unmistakable authority. We dig into how this opening stretch reframes The Fall’s identity once again, blending cold textures with their signature bite. Intro clip: Today Show 12/31/11. Dannyno's deep research into the album art: https://shorturl.at/ddo6d

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