Psykick Dance Hall-Single Version
The Fall · Other Songs - The Fall
Rocky! Rocky!
Is quester psykick dance-hall
Step aboard
ESP is the medium of discord
My garden is made of stone
I saw an ape thing on the road
a [ top] made of flesh
He's got a picture chest.
Round the corner
Is quester psykick dancehall
Step forward for
ESP is medium of discord
Here they have no records
They know your questions about the words
Just bumble stumble to the waves
Twitching out to the waves
Clock it! Clock it!
It's quester psykick dance-hall
Step forward
ESP medium discord
Helen Duncan* was accused of being a fraudulent
They burst into a seance over a [...], over a can
A length of ectoplasm on suit of cheesecloth
Was grabbed but it got away
Witchcraft Act 1735 was used to give her 9 month's jail
The vibrations will live on
Rock it! Rock it!
It's quester psykick dance-hall
Step aboard for
ESP medium discord
[ Helen Duncan: Scottish medium; last person to be charged and found
guilty under an old witchcraft statute in 1933; sentenced to nine
months' imprisonment. [source: Tim at Cityscape] Ed.]
Psykick Dance Hall-Single Version
Released by The Fall, this recording exemplifies the band's signature blend of punk energy and eccentric, often surreal, lyrical content. As a single release, it captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic characteristic of their early work, featuring the distinctive vocal delivery of Mark E. Smith. The track reflects the group's commitment to challenging conventional musical structures while maintaining a rhythmic drive that defined the post-punk movement of the 1970s and 1980s. Its inclusion in The Fall's discography highlights their ability to transform mundane or absurd subjects into compelling sonic experiences, cementing their reputation as innovators who prioritized artistic integrity over commercial appeal.