The Fall’s Singles Live Vol. 2: ’80–’83 captures a more settled phase of the band, centred around the line-up responsible for Hex Enduction Hour, with only occasional changes behind the drum kit. Spanning May 1980 to 1983, these recordings trace a period of growing precision and force. Early cuts like Putta Block, recorded at Manchester’s Beach Club, sit alongside later performances such as Ludd Gang from New York’s Danceteria. Across the set, familiar singles are reworked into raw, immediate forms—revealing how the band shifted in sound and intensity from night to night. Tracks like The Man Whose Head Expanded and Fantastic Life offer contrasting glimpses of different line-ups, each delivering its own edge. Restored with care, this collection highlights The Fall as a live unit: direct, unpredictable and at full momentum.