Leftism

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Cooper, Paul (31 August 1999). "Leftfield: Rhythm and Stealth". Pitchfork . Retrieved 1 August 2013. Paul and I really worked well together,” says Barnes. “We each respected the other’s opinion. It was all about the music. And now, I’ve come to enjoy it again. I appreciate that it means a lot to so many people. I’m really honoured and often deeply moved by all the amazing things that people say about the record. Having Matt Colton re-master the album was a real pleasure, and I realised that Paul and I had created something really special.” There’s a scope and spirit, an energy and a madness to Leftism which’ll make it stay up there, bouncing around in the great echo chamber of futurity” – NME At first this seemed like a winner.... Pallas in the runouts and their usual fantastic inner sleeves (best in the biz). Couldnt see any groove defects and records fairly flat (i mean can anyone press a perfectly flat record anymore lol?).

Leftfield – Leftism (2023, Gatefold, Vinyl) - Discogs

They have always been regarded as one of electronic music’s defining live acts. The now-infamous Liveism tour that followed Leftism’s release set a new precedent in sonic presentation as the behemoth sound system, which aimed to replicate the cataclysmic bass effect of reggae sound systems, incurred more complaints than Motörhead, and a ban from Brixton Academy when plaster started flaking from the ceiling. The tour elevated dance music from anonymous club PA to major event, with guest vocalists joining the party. The "Open Up" version on this double vinyl is the version that was included on the triple vinyl release in 1995 and the remastered re-release in 2017. a b c Aston, Martin (February 1995). "London duo Leftfield's fearsome underground reputation with a brace of eclectic dancefloor shakers went overground with Open Up, their 1992 collaboration with John Lydon". Q. No.101.Triple vinyl version featuring 'cut for life' (not on the double vinyl version) in gatefold p/sleev. (very cautious grade on vinyl due to a couple light surface marks) my of top 10 too - this album covers a menagerie of styles yet comes together to form a sound that is distinctively Leftfield's own. Along with Underworld, Orbital and to a lesser extent the Chemical Brothers they brought dance into the awareness of the masses (not necessarily a good thing!) These technologies are used for things like personalised ads, to limit how many times you see an ad, to understand usage via Google Analytics, to understand how you got to our web properties, to ensure that we understand the audience and can provide relevant ads Earl Sixteen, Cheshire Cat, Papa Dee, Djum Djum, Toni Halliday, Danny Red, John Lydon, Lemn Sissay – vocals [6]

Leftism (National Abum Day 2023) Vinyl at Juno LEFTFIELD - Leftism (National Abum Day 2023) Vinyl at Juno

Throughout the 90s Leftfield were untouchable live and on record, starting a snowball rolling for British dance music alongside outfits like Orbital, Underworld and the Dust / Chemical Brothers in breaking electronic music from the underground, onto the stage and into the charts. British electronic group Leftfield will reissue their 1995 debut album Leftism in May this year as Leftism 22. a b Eccleston, Danny (March 2000). "Inscrutable London duo's dance masterstroke. Better than the new one with the Guinness ad". Q. No.162. a b c d e f "Burn Bassbins Burn". Mixmag. Vol.2, no.45. February 1995. Archived from the original on 21 September 2012 . Retrieved 12 May 2020. There are several UK/Europe pressings with identical artwork but CD matrices showing manufacturing of different periods:Revisit Joe Robert's interview with Barnes about cancer, therapy and releasing an album in 2022 from earlier this year. Worthy, Stephen (2 June 2017). "Leftfield 'Leftism 22' (Sony Legacy UK)". Mixmag . Retrieved 12 May 2020.

Leftism: Limited White + Black Marbled Vinyl 2LP [NAD23] Leftism: Limited White + Black Marbled Vinyl 2LP [NAD23]

In 2010, Neil Barnes reignited the Leftfield name, and went on to release an acclaimed album ( Alternative Light Source) touring the world with the full live band. Neil has also been cementing his reputation as a top-tier DJ and record collector unleashing modern dance floor weapons, selling out venues, headlining festivals and creating some amazing nights with his sets. Mercury winners: where are they now?". Channel 4. 18 July 2007. Archived from the original on 8 October 2009 . Retrieved 10 June 2009.

Leftfield are giving their 1995 debut 'Leftism' and 1999's follow-up 'Rhythm And Stealth' fresh double-vinyl pressings, out 19th May. Released in 1995 on CD, cassette and double vinyl. A limited edition triple vinyl version was also released at the same time, containing "Cut for Life" (7:09) (replacing "Song of Life"), "Half Past Dub" (3:38) and a longer version of "Open Up" (8:44). [29] It was re-released in 2017. [30] 2000 double CD re-release [ edit ]