Castle Music's 2004 reissue of The Fall's 1979 debut "Live at the Witch Trials" captures the band in raw, embryonic form. The album serves as a potent introduction to their confrontational, often chaotic, early sound.
- "Live at the Witch Trials" was released on the independent label Step-Art in 1979.
- The album was recorded over two days in July 1979 at Probe Studios in Manchester.
- The reissue includes bonus tracks not present on the original vinyl release.
The Fall is a post-punk band from Manchester, England, formed in 1976. They are known for their prolific output and distinctive, often abrasive, sound. At the time of "Live at the Witch Trials," the band was navigating a period of shifting lineups and exploring new sonic territories following their early independent releases.
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