Leftism - Leftfield

...to do with that sound. Leftism is based around the sounds of dub; Electro, ambience and a touch of tribal music all topped of with a hard but playful approach. The album kicks off with the stunning Release the Pressure, where a heavy dub bassline meets explosive beats and the smooth vocals of MC Cheshire Cat. The whole track reminds you of the sheer power a good bass sound can create. The album that splinters into a myriad of different directions, ...
...that is uniquely Leftfield. Leftism features many classic tracks, but the highlights for me are Original and Open Up. Both tracks feature unique vocalists with real talent. Original the more downtempo of the tracks features the angelic street vocals of Toni Halliday (Curve) who helps to create a track of dark beauty. Her vocals perfectly at place with the shuffling beats and turntable scratches the form the heart of the song. Open Up in my eyes ...

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Leftfield appear on Steve Lamacq's Evening Session on Radio 1 more times than I think about food, and this is for a good reason, they make what is fantastic music. It is dance music, but it isn't for the dancefloor, No SIR. Don't even think about it, it's not for that it's for the household, for that party. It doesn't stand out much, but has that depth that is justified in every way. Leftfield have made an album which draws a lot on Hip-hop influences ...
...you start from the top with the track 'Release The Pressure'. From there it picks up in pace, but the best tracks are 'Original' and 'Black Flute' and they appear in that order. 'Original' doesn't have the pace, but it doesn't need that, it is well known due to its use in TV adverts, and it's a fantastic chill-out record in its own right. "The film starts, the film ends, nothing is said in between. Just someone's moments from someone else's story. ...

Trancemasta 18.01.2001 · Read full review
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...and techno the producers of Leftism were on a simple rationale....make it kick, echo and kick some more. The amazing Melt is an ideal way to start a techno house DJ set with its melancholic swells, Song of Life is a classic on its own and is worthy of heaps of praise but tracks on their own don't make magnificent albums. Every track stands out, they just stand in different areas, and that is what makes this album essential. Forget what you have heard ...

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...in on an inspirational level. Leftism has a very much worldwide appeal, without it being crap world dance music. African and other cultures have obviously influenced the album, most obvious with the vocalists hired for tracks. The tracks work and build up very well and are well structured, but admittedly less diverse than those found on Rhythm and Stealth. Now that this album has been knocked down in price, I would suggest any dance fan makes a purchase. ...

mattmorrison 12.07.2000 · Read full review
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...1995, mixmag says 'go buy leftism - its brilliant' and they were right. i bought the cassette as i was only a poor student at the time as opposed to being a poor working person. took it back to my cardboard box and stuck it on, i was having a pot noodle at the time but nevertheless it did exactly as it said on the tin. possibly a life-defining moment in time for me - but if you havent got it go judge for yourself. By the way, i did get the cd ...
...eh, those were the days... and it still sounds brill, Also, I met up with Paul Daley at an afterparty one night where he had been djing - almost as good a dj as a producer. 1. Release the pressure - cracker of a opening track, sets the mood perfectly (10) 2. Afro-left - at the time well ahead of its time (10) 3. Melt - hmmm hang on, time has had its toll on my mind, i have to play this one again, the name doesnt ring a bell... Right thats better, ...

skinbop72 16.09.2001 · Read full review
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Buy this now! Dont stop to read this. Go to any website you want and buy this album, no matter what the price is. It is is simply the best album ever. NO other group comes close to this sort of perfection. It is amazing. I dont knw what else to write about it because I ma lost for words. It must be heard bu everybody whether they like dance and breakbeat or not. For once the hype around this is justified because it is an incredible album that must ...

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...at all! When you put Leftism on your stereo you just lose control of yourself. The album also has its mellow moments such as 21st Century Poem and the completly fantastic Original which features the soul moving vocals of Toni Halliday. But its best moments are the bangin Black Flute and Release the Pressure. If you do not own this album then go and get it now. ...

anj23 30.11.2000 · Read full review
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Release the Pressure opens what is an amazing album. It’s quiet build up is trademark Leftfield, who then launch into the body bouncing Afro-Left. Original (whose beginning was used on the TV hit Big Brother) is another one that will have your foot-stomping, as will the amazing Song of Life. Open up, an attack on Hollywood and all it’s glamour, is a song you can’t resist screaming, ‘burn, burn!’ at the top of your lungs. This album is dance ...

Gingergal 16.12.2000 · Read full review
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What a cool album for Kickin back and chillin out too after a mad wekend out on the town, I bought this album after hearing it around a mate's hows after a three night bender. It is one of the coolest albums I have heard for a while and certanly did the trick, sat back with a fat one it was wicked so if your a bit of a smokie jo then pop out and get this album and if you want to get hold of a cheap copy then pop along to virgin as they have a ...

mikieboy 28.07.2000 · Read full review
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This of course is the excellent debut album from Leftfield which has almost passed into the very best classic album status! This is such a good album it is difficult to write enough words to say so.... The feel of the album and the tracks included are absolutely brilliant, with almost every track making you feel that they have acheived something new. From the Release the Pressure starting with a mellow feel then marching into a heavy bass so well. ...

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...exiting journey into the leftfield, Leftism is the debut album from leftfield, leftfield specialise in creating the most ultimate dance/electronica tracks. It comprises of eleven tracks of complete inspiration. Quite a few tracks on the album have been used within the film and TV industry, Tracks like "Release The Pressure" are used in the o2 mobile phone adverts, and the all time great track "The Song Of Life" was used in the Hollywood blockbuster ...
..." Melt" and "Original" Overall Leftism Is a great album and is a definite must have for lovers of "Underworlds" music and "Portis Head" If you have the facility to download music then a quick search for leftfield will conjure up hundreds of remix's and unreleased songs, such as the unreleased Tomb Raider version of song of life, titled "Song For Lara's Life" which is a great track but doesn’t compare to the original track. As for disagevantages the ...

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