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What a difference a year makes, right? HOUSE Of ALL's follow-up to their self-titled debut came about at some risk to band and label . . . so absolutely sure of their debut, Martin Bramah asked for an advance on recording costs for the follow-up before their self-titled album had even been released. Needless to say, things went pretty well with the debut, which led to a few sold-out tours, wildly enthusiastic press and great sales.

Follow-ups do come with perils, but perhaps Bramah's presumption was the very thing which has allowed CONTINUUM to escape the dread second album syndrome, because . . . it's fantastic! Whatever initial re-establishment of synaptic connection was needed to get things grooving on their debut, after many years since they'd last played together (excepting Peter Greenway, whose genuine bravery in joining four former members of The Fall whom he alone had never played with before) is history now. The grooves are bigger, the lyrics brilliant, Tomos Williams' production is top-notch and the necessity sitting on this album while the first one kept on rolling offered the advantage of allowing Dave Trumfio (of The Mekons and Pulsars) time to fine-tune the mixing and mastering . . . and it sounds HOT.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: There's no doubting House Of All's credentials, being formed of Fall alumni and clearly heavily influenced by the sound of their former band. What we get here is a slightly less abrasive, heavily punky redux of The Fall's soaring momentum and chaotic wall-of-sound roars, but topped with brilliantly sung vocals and produced to perfection. Ace.

TRACK LISTING

1. For This Be Glory
2. Murmuration
3. Gaudy Pop Scramble
4. Cuckoo In The Nest
5. Under A Crooked Sky
6. Aim Higher
7. Letter To A Young Poet
8. A Taste Of Money
9. I Must Get Clean
10. Each Ending Has A Beginning