''Freefall'' is the debut EP by Chapterhouse released in 1990. Its first track, "Falling Down", was used as part of their debut album, ''

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''. The other tracks were released on the 2006 reissue of ''Whirlpool'' along with ''

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'' and the "Pearl" single.

Reception

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writer Ned Raggett described "Falling Down" as a "fantastic opener" with "swirling, sweet vocals underscored by a punchy (but not quite as electronic and crisp) funk rhythm". He also recommended the track "Inside of Me" for having a near

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-level "rush of noise".

Track listing

# "Falling Down" – 4:00 # "Need (Somebody)" – 3:09 # "Inside of Me" – 4:42 # "Sixteen Years" – 4:44

References

Chapterhouse albums 1990 EPs Dedicated Records EPs {{1990s-alt-rock-album-stub