House of All

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Martin Bramah, the singer in The Fall until Mark E Smith, who was less talented on guitar, made them swap places, was, according to Daryl Easlea, “perhaps Smith's last real equal in the band” and also the longest-serving survivor of the original line-up. Yet, while The Fall were later famous for their legendary productivity, Bramah has often suffered great spells of inactivity, releasing fewer albums in thirty-five years (in any guise) than he has put out in the last seven years with Blue Orchids, who already have a fantastic new album in the works. The reason why “HOUSE OF ALL” has come about is somewhat of a mystery. Bramah has joined forces with four other Fall alumni: Steve Hanley, The Fall's longest-serving bassist, as well as his brother Paul Hanley, who played drums on what is arguably Fall’s best run of albums, from "Grotesque" to "Bend Sinister." The three also played together as Factory Star, for a short period. It’s a deep album that takes multiple listens to discover all of its dimensions, but is still satisfying on the first listen. The album will be supported by a week-long tour at the end of May, with more surprises to come. “[Bramah’s] lyrics are brilliant, some of the best he has ever written. This is an album that stands up to The Fall at their best. It’s unimaginable, a Fall album without MES.” - Ged Babey, Louder Than War.