Originally released in 1984, The Wonderful And Frightening World Of The Fall was the band's eighth studio album and their first for Beggar's Banquet. The release chronicles that year; from the full integration of Brix Smith (wife of leader Mark E. Smith) into the group to the introduction of John Leckie as the producer, the BBC sessions, live shows, changes in the line-up and the rise of a wider appreciation of The Fall's music.
