Great early recordings of the Fall live from 1978's Deeply Vale Festival. Includes in-depth sleeve notes. 13 total tracks. Ozit. 2005.
Recorded live at the People's Free Festival at Deeply Vale on 22 July 1978.
? World Copyright on this sound recording, Recordrange/Ozit Morpheus Records Benelux under license to Recordrange/Ozit Morpheus Records UK.
"Live At Deeply Vale 1978" by The Fall on CD from Ozit Records captures a raw, historically important live performance from the early days of one of Britain's most uncompromising post-punk bands. Recorded at the Deeply Vale Free Festival in 1978, this album presents The Fall in their formative phase: abrasive guitars, hypnotic basslines, jagged rhythms and Mark E. Smith's unmistakable, acerbic vocals. The set is loose, intense and immediate, documenting the energy of a young band still carving out its unique aesthetic at the fringes of the punk movement. The sound is gritty and unpolished, preserving the authentic atmosphere of an outdoor festival and the DIY spirit of the era, making this CD essential listening for fans interested in the roots of The Fall's distinctive sound.
As a historical document, "Live At Deeply Vale 1978" highlights the band's early songwriting approach, where repetition, noise and spoken-word fragments merge into an obsessive, driving groove. It showcases the tension between chaos and control that would become one of The Fall's trademarks. This release is aimed at collectors and dedicated fans who value archival material and live recordings that haven't been smoothed over by later production standards. The CD format offers a durable, tangible way to preserve this concert, often accompanied--depending on the edition--by liner notes and period artwork that place the performance within its cultural context of late-1970s northern England.
The Fall, formed in Manchester in 1976 and long led by frontman and lyricist Mark E. Smith, became one of the most influential and prolific bands in post-punk. Known for their constantly evolving line-ups and relentless output, they released dozens of studio and live albums over several decades, developing a cult following worldwide. Their music bridged punk, experimental rock, indie and avant-garde influences, inspiring generations of alternative bands with their uncompromising attitude, cryptic lyrics and relentless work ethic. Though they remained largely outside the mainstream, The Fall's body of work is widely regarded as one of the most significant in British alternative music.
Ozit Records is an independent label known for issuing rare, archival and collectible releases, often focusing on live recordings, special editions and deep cuts that appeal to serious fans and collectors. By bringing performances like "Live At Deeply Vale 1978" to CD, Ozit Records helps preserve important moments in underground music history that might otherwise remain inaccessible. The label's catalog frequently includes lovingly curated packages, niche reissues and historically significant concerts, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the lesser-known corners of rock and alternative music culture.
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