Enigrammatic Dream
The Fall · Other Songs - The Fall
water lane 01715599 dream sat may tents and tomatoes
at Blackpool where Jimmy Bloomfield has been brought
back to host jousts in moderninity.
One of the many football grounds that have been converted
to hold this revived sport.
Voice 1: From today and forthwith, jousts at moderninity
MES: Joust in moderninity.
Charred landscape, watching the female bouts at the
beginning on the tent bedecked terraces I exclaim out
aloud "It's too drafty in here,
those girls will certainly catch their death of cold"
and shoved to left by bearded steward but every movement
my companion catches reprimands me.
I am completely deaf so cannot gauge my own voice volume.
<at various speeds>
The large tomatoes and gold and beige striped tents
plunked on brand new soccer terracing seem to symbolise
a clean shaven (city) New decadence.
The Lancashire northern western quarter had seemed
to materialise overnight, its citizens plump,
voyeuristic. Slowly they watch every movement by anybody
or anything. I bless my uncanny ability to blend.
My friend Matthew is not so lucky,
his wife is home at last from hospital.
It is his first day out (in weeks) always energetic
he too shouts and is obviously thought drunk,
(borrowed/followed) a massive decrepit Jaguar car.
<tape cut> soccer terracing seemed to symbolise a new
clean shaven but chip greasy new decadence.
The Lancashire northern western quarter seemed to materialise
overnight its citizens plump,
voyeuristic, slowly they watch every movement.
There is no reason to this.
This makes new York look Athenic.
For LNWQ read (Romandy) for the East read Sparta.
Enigrammatic Dream
Enigrammatic Dream stands as a testament to The Fall's enduring capacity for experimental post-punk exploration. Mark E. Smith's distinctive vocal delivery and the band's signature jagged rhythms create an atmosphere that is both enigmatic and driving. This recording captures the group's tendency to blend abrasive instrumentation with cryptic lyrical themes, a hallmark of their extensive discography. While the track may not share the immediate catchiness of some of their more famous singles, it exemplifies the depth found within their broader catalogue. The song reflects the band's willingness to challenge listeners with unconventional structures and moody textures. It remains a compelling song in their body of work, showcasing the unique sonic identity that defined their long and influential career in British alternative rock.