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The band's manager has issued a statement.

"The Fall demonstrate the enduring power of aggressive punk and rock, illustrating with a certain eccentricity why they continue to maintain something of a cult following."

"Smith gurned and barked his cut and paste lyrics, wandering the stage messing with amp settings and knocking over mic stands like an annoying kid."

"I don't have a mobile phone so what I used to do is borrow people's, but I've noticed recently that people won't lend them anymore."

First time in five years.