FALL, THE - The Frenz Experiment (Expanded Edition) 2LP pop The Stroppies next step was

The Stroppies next step was then taking their DIY approach to home recordings into the studio to make a transitional leap to what would become their proper studio debut

Their songs are just better

but my preferences are "I Wear Black"

Liner notes by Paul Collins

and comic fame) along with former members of ANAMTOMY OF HABIT

FALL, THE - The Frenz Experiment (Expanded Edition) 2LP pop The Stroppies next step wasExpanded edition with original album, singles, B sides and extensive sleeve notes with new interviews. Highly recommended. It comes as a real surprise looking at the LP sleeve how glamorous The Fall were in 1988 when The Frenz Experiment was released. Maybe they had better photography and, of course having Brix E Smith & Marcia Schofield in the band helped but even Mark E Smith looks great. In fact, in 1988 The Fall were becoming almost mainstream