album · March 8, 1982
Hex Enduction Hour
Cherry Red RecordsSee this day
post-punkalternativegarage rock
This 1982 album from The Fall, "Hex Enduction Hour," is a seminal work of post-punk, showcasing the band's raw energy and confrontational style. Its dense, chaotic soundscapes and stream-of-consciousness lyrics have cemented its status as a cult classic.
- Recorded at Strawberry Studios in Stockport and Pennine Sound Studios in Oldham, the album features a raw, lo-fi production aesthetic.
- The album's title, "Hex Enduction Hour," is derived from a misspelling of "hex induction hour," a phrase that appeared on a sign in Manchester.
- "Hex Enduction Hour" reached number 72 on the UK Albums Chart, a modest commercial performance that belied its enduring influence on alternative and independent music.
The Fall are a Manchester-based post-punk band formed in 1978. They are known for their prolific output and distinctive, often abrasive, sound.
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