And This Day
The Fall · Other Songs - The Fall
outside 'The Star of India" the
**Reminders**(crossed out) compounds ^ councils' lack of salt +
sand,
Reminds of past blunders.
The body's like a U.S. football players
blades make presence felt.
Worked 3 weeks nearly full solid
Got cut on finger from a steel tripod
There's a plaster on it and it will
soon heal over.
(double underline)>>And this day no matter what and never
(blotch)who fills baskets or who's just there<<
(single underline)>The whole Earth shudders.<
Who are the translators?
(wiggly underline)~You show me the bloody poor bores.
~And this day the surroundings are
~screaming on the roads~
So Y'even mistrust your own feelings
and In the greyer B-1 Glandel ares, [???? extra-scribbly writing
here]
The few days I had off are just a bank
of fog. And this day seen from a glass.
And This Day
And This Day stands as a testament to The Fall's relentless experimentalism and post-punk legacy. Mark E. Smith's distinctive vocal delivery and the band's jagged instrumental approach define this recording, capturing the group's signature blend of noise and narrative. The track reflects the era's characteristic tension, balancing chaotic energy with moments of melodic clarity. As part of a vast and varied discography, the song exemplifies the band's ability to reinvent their sound while maintaining a core identity rooted in English post-punk. It remains a compelling song in their extensive catalogue, showcasing the dynamic interplay between Smith's idiosyncratic phrasing and the band's shifting musical landscape.