On November 17, 1980, “Rough Trade” label released “Grotesque (After the Gramme)”, the third Fall studio album. It was recorded in 1980 at the “Cargo Studios” in Rochdale, and was produced by Mark E. Smith, Marc Riley, Craig Scanion, Steve Hanley, Paul Hanley, Geoff Travis, Grant Showbiz and Mayo Thompson.

Personnel:

• Mark E. Smith– vocals, tape operation, kazoo, guitar
• Marc Riley– guitar, keyboards
• Craig Scanlon– guitar
• Steve Hanley– bass guitar
• Paul Hanley– drums
• Kay Carroll – “extra vocals”

Track listing:

All lyrics by Mark E. Smith.

1. Pay Your Rates – Mark E. Smith
2. English Scheme – Marc Riley, Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith
3. New face in Hell – Marc Riley, Steve Hanley, Mark E. Smith
4. C’n’C-S Mithering – Mark E. Smith, Steve Hanley, Marc Riley, Craig Scanion
5. The Container Drivers – Marc Riley, Craig Scanion, Steve Hanley, Mark E. Smith
6. Impression of J. Temperance – Marc Riley, Craig Scanion, Mark E. Smith
7. In the Park – Mark E. Smith
8. M.C. – Blob 59 – Mark E. Smith
9. Gramme Friday – Craig Scanion, Marc Riley, Mark E. Smith
10. The N.W.R.A. – Craig Scanion, Steve Hanley, Mark E. Smith