Hex Enduction Hour
The Fall's 1982 release Hex Enduction Hour is a cult classic that is among the most highly regarded of the
bands near 30 releases. This release sported the double
drummer lineup of The Fall, with
Paul Hanley and
Karl Burns supplying an almost
industrial edged rythmic foundation to the groups sound.
Hex Enduction Hour is
historically noted for its notorious opening track, The Classical, whose introduction sports the lyric "Where are the obligitory
niggers/take that fuckface!", which cost the band a
recording contract with
Motown records. The
record proceeds to assail just about
everyone and everything in the
world, notably rock
critics in the track
Hip Priest ("He is not appreciated/People only need me when they're down and gone to seed")
Hex displays a wide range of
moods and sounds and makes for an interesting listen. While not as easily
accessible as other Fall records like
Middle Class Revolt it nonetheless makes a good introduction to
Mark E. Smith and
The Fall