Free Range

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About Free Range

"Free Range" is a song by British post-punk band the Fall, written by Mark E. Smith with the band's drummer Simon Wolstencroft. It was released on the band's 1992 album Code: Selfish, and as a single, reaching number 40 on the UK singles chart and becoming the highest charting single of any of the Fall's original songs. The single and album versions differ as the album version includes part of a different take. Smith's lyrics string together images and streams of consciousness, and were described by Ted Mills at Allmusic as showing "prepsicognition" of the then-impending wars resulting in the break-up of Yugoslavia. "Free Range" showcased the growing influence of techno and dance music on the band's sound, largely brought by new keyboardist Dave Bush. Bush commented about the recording:We tried to record it loads of times but Mark wouldn't let me do it the way I wanted to do it. He wouldn't let us have the click track on and said we couldn't play with sequencers. In the end he said:'Right, I'm going to the fuckin' pub. You've got half an hour. If you don't get it fuckin' sorted out by then we're not doing that fuckin' song.' He went to the pub and we got it down in one go. 


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2003
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In 2001
A Life code:
It pays to talk to no one.
Proliferating across the earth.
Also Sprach Zarathustra
Faction Europa
Free Range.

2001
Also Sprach Zarathustra
Proliferating across the earth
Pressure guilt
Grudge match
12 cm flak unit
Range 1 stroke 35

This is the spring without end
This is the summer of malcontent
This is the winter of your mind

By 2001
Also Sprach Zarathustra
It pays to talk to no one
Europa, faction
Proliferating across the earth
Free Range

This is the spring without end
This is the summer of malcontent
This is the winter of your mind

Insect posse
will be crushed

Moravia, trouble
Moldavia
Europa
Every second third word
Europa
It pays to talk to no one.

Free Range.

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The Fall

The Fall are an English post-punk band, formed in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, in 1976. With an ever-changing line up, the group essentially consists of its founder and only constant member, Mark E. Smith, who has said "If it's me and your granny on bongos, then it's [the] Fall". First associated with the late 1970s punk movement, the band's music has evolved through numerous stylistic changes, often concurrently with changes in the group's membership. The Fall's music is characterised by repetition, an abrasive guitar-driven sound, and is always underpinned by Smith's often cryptic lyrics, described by critic Steve Huey as "abstract poetry filled with complicated wordplay, bone-dry wit, cutting social observations, and general misanthropy." more »

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Written by: MARK E SMITH, SIMON WOLSTENCROFT

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10 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"Free Range" is a song by English post-punk band The Fall, which has Mark E. Smith as its founder and only constant member.
Album Information
The song is from their 14th album, "Code: Selfish," released in 1992. The album marks a period when the band began integrating elements of dance and electronic music into their post-punk sound.
Chart-Topping Song
It's the band's last single to have made it into the UK top 40 charts, reaching number 40.
Lyrics and Composition
The song is known for its innovative lyrics that are both culturally and politically charged. It perfectly captures the band's signature sound that includes disjointed guitar riffs and repetitive drum patterns.
Indicative of Band's Evolution
"Free Range" reflects The Fall's musical evolution over the years with its adoption of synthesizers and programmed beats in addition to their traditional rock instrumentation.
Notable Members
At this point in The Fall's history, the band consisted of Craig Scanlon on guitar, Steve Hanley on bass, Simon Wolstencroft on drums and keyboards, and Dave Bush on computers and keyboards, with Mark E. Smith on vocals.
Song's Popular Performance
The song was regularly performed live by the band, indicating its enduring popularity within their repertoire.
Music Video
The music video for "Free Range" is a typical 90s music video with grainy footage, psychedelic visuals and Mark E. Smith's unique stage presence.
Song's Influence
Despite never achieving mainstream popularity, The Fall have been influential in the development of indie and alternative rock, and "Free Range" is often cited as an example of their innovative approach to music-making.
Band's Legacy
The Fall is known for their prolific output and unorthodox style, and "Free Range" is a perfect representation of the band's unique sound and Mark E. Smith's eccentric vocal delivery.

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