What's winding up the Fall's Mark E. Smith now? Hard to tell, as this rapping/singing/slurring Mancunian's vocalizing style renders many of the lyrics on"Middle Class Revolt" impenetrable. As always. But we'd guess the usual petty grievances and societal injustices that has fueled the Fall since the mid-'70s. Enough caustic barbs and wry witticisms snake through the dense mix to provide cerebral fun for those who like to carp along. Smith's vocals are surrounded by this expansive spread of crazy sound -- grinding guitars, floating keys, relentless rhythms, giddy pop hooks, pounding percussion. …
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