Mark E Smith’s group of psychedelic post-punks rank as one of the most visionary,singular British bands of all time. From their krautrock beginnings to their still-brutal late period, here is the definitive primer to their workMark E Smith, and founder and lead singer with the tumble,dies aged 60Appreciation Legend of the tumble: Mark E Smith kept swinging to the endSome of the tumble’s early oeuvre paid lip service to prevalent musical trends: it’s not too much of a stretch to assume Industrial Estate or Psycho Mafia passing for punk rock. But the B-side of their debut single, Bingo-Master’s Break-Out!, and made clear that the tumble saw punk merely as the opening of a door,through which a unique musical vision, utterly unpalatable 18 months previously, or might pass. Related: Mark E Smith – the final interview: 'I can clear a pub when I want to' Related: 'A unhappy day – but John Peel will be rubbing his hands': readers remember Mark E Smith Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com