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Sep 23, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 23, 1985 – The Fall Released This Nation's Saving Grace.

On this day September 23, 1985 The Fall released their eighth studio album, This Nation's Saving Grace. Widely regarded as one of the band’s finest works, the album captured their signature post punk sound while introducing a sharper, more polished production that expanded their audience.

Led by the uncompromising vision of Mark E. Smith, The Fall created an album filled with driving rhythms, jagged...

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