"Levitate" offers a compelling snapshot of The Fall in the late 1990s, showcasing their enduring ability to blend abrasive, motorik rhythms with Smith's uniquely sardonic lyrical observations. This album stands as a testament to their continued relevance in the alternative landscape.
- The album was recorded at'$.' studios in November and December 1996.
- "Levitate" reached number 74 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The release was accompanied by the singles "Spencer's Mountain" and "10 Ways To Die."
The Fall are a long-running, prolific, and fiercely uncompromising band from Manchester, England, known for their distinctively experimental and often confrontational approach to post-punk and alternative rock. Emerging in the late 1970s, they have consistently evolved, driven by the singular vision of frontman Mark E. Smith and an ever-changing lineup. By 1997, The Fall were deep into their 'second classic period,' following a string of critically acclaimed albums and marked by a period of relative stability and creative resurgence.
