Ludd Gang
The Fall · Other Songs - The Fall
(Ludd gang, Ludd gang..)
Ports, Jap, fella, missed,
film, swiz, quartz, lorry, back, tread, damn, ludd gang
The housing association
Burn McDonald's seats
I'll prefix him of frustration
I'll stick with the gang of one
I'll make a stand with the Ludd Gang
carve a hole in the rain for ya
I'll carve a hole in the rain for ya
Courage my sweet
Courage my sweet
Courage my sweet
It's a quiet like death
It's a choir-ette of death
Carve a hole in the rain for ya
Carve a hole in the rain for ya
I hate the guts of Shakin' Stevens
For what he has done
The massacre of "Blue Christmas"
On him I'd like to land one on
But I'm stuck with a gang of one
Carve a hole in the rain for ya
Courage my sweet
Courage my sweet
It's a quiet like death
It's the choir-ette of death
The housing association foiled the reign of the rain
For this, McDonalds is truly grateful
Cab driver asks why I'm not
At home with my feet put up (campaigns run amok, brick a window, run amok)
Whats, Jap, lorry, back, feather, next, bishops, ludd gang
Ludd Gang
Released by The Fall in 1982, 'Ludd Gang' stands as a defining track within the band's post-punk evolution. Marked by its distinctive rhythmic drive and Ian MacCaig's vocal delivery, the song exemplifies the group's shift toward a more aggressive, industrial-tinged sound. It features the band's signature use of electronic textures alongside raw guitar work, creating a sonic landscape that anticipated the emerging post-punk revival. The recording captures the intensity of The Fall's work during a period of significant artistic experimentation, solidifying their reputation as innovators who pushed the boundaries of traditional rock structures. As a key piece of their discography, it remains a potent example of Manchester's unique musical identity in the early eighties.