A Weapon Called The Word - Levellers

Weapon Called the Word is the first album released by the Levellers and unbelievably is 20 years old. Marking this anniversary, the Levellers played the album in its entirety, including B-sides, at the Beautiful Days Festival in August this year. I've seen the Levellers almost 50 times and never ever get bored of them, but their Beautiful Days headline act this year truly blew me away. Tracks 1. World Freak Show A lively tune with lyrics listing all the ills of the time, with a catchy chorus, this is a great song, however, things are about to get much better! 2. Carry Me This is one of the best Levellers songs ever. It starts off with ...  Read the complete review

Now I do not normally post more than one review per day, but have done so today for two reasons. Firstly, I have stirred up some pretty negative emotions with a Robbie Williams swing album...post modern irony there folks!! Secondly, I have had this review ready and waiting for Dooyoo to accept my 'suggestion' for some time. A Weapon Called the Word - The Levellers This was the Levellers first album proper (1990), and in my opinion only surpassed musically by their 2nd album. This album however remains my favourite Levellers offering. Mainly because of it's raw power and energy. This was released at the height of the Levellers' ...  Read the complete review