Crucial Track for February 23, 2026

"Lost In Music" by The Fall

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What’s a song that grew on you over time?

Time was you could scan the live sections in the music press and The Fall would be touring, playing small venues and charging next to nothing for tickets. I could kick myself for not going to see them, but it took me years to develop a taste for the band, and by then it was too late. What a formidable back catalogue, though—so many albums, live recordings, and compilations to explore. It's impossible to select a single track and say "this grew on me" or neatly represents a band whose very nature seems to defy being pigeonholed. Instead, I'll choose Lost In Music—the song of theirs that first captured my imagination.