Leftfield's 1995 album 'Leftism' was a classic. The fact that if you put the CD on today and it still sounds as if it was released yesterday tells you everything you need to know. But I am here to review their second album, 'Rhythm and Stealth'. Those of you who have their debut album may be in for a little shock if you were expexting more of the same from their new one. 'R&S' is a much darker, more experimental album. The fact that it took them four years to produce the album shows that they put a huge amount of thought into the production. And was it worth the wait? Answer: definitely. Here is a track-by-track commentary. DUSTED ...  Read the complete review

Many people considered their debut album, Leftism to be a masterpiece of dance music culture. The truth was, it really just copied and pasted the best bits of dance since 88 and nothing more. What it did show however, was that Barnes and Daley knew how to put a song and a beat together, and that they had talent. It may have taken them four years to do a follow up, but it is more than worth the wait. This album, for me is up there with Massive Attack's Blue Lines as a groundbreaking record and might not be fully appreciated for a while yet, but constant nightime listenings have convinced me this is a truly awesome 33 with a spirit and hunger all it's own. The ...  Read the complete review

A mixed album containing some of the best dance songs that you'll hear and some that only get played to the background of BBC documentaries. The song from the guiness ad is in it and when turned up load in the car it sound pretty good. But then as that song finishes you are bombarded with a possible less good song. The album lacks fluidity and presence but it makes up for it with 2 or 3 classics thrown in between the rubbish. I do like this album but only in fits and starts. Not as good as Leftism but then what is? ...  Read the complete review

There’s nothing like the curse of having your first album labelled a classic. It’s happened to so many bands. The questions are what do you do and where do you go with the follow up album? Every pundit and reviewer has said your debut album is one of the most ground breaking, life affirming and miraculous recordings ever put on wax. So you’ve not only got to prove that your debut wasn’t a fluke but that it’s successor has to be so much more. Welcome then to the difficult second album scenario. A classic case of having the world on your shoulders and everyone waiting for you to slip up. A situation where most bands do indeed slip up and ...  Read the complete review

This is Leftfields second album, and with such an amazing debut album (Leftism), they certainly had a lot to follow. Clearly the second was never going to out class the original, as it has become 'the' album to own in the 90's, and it's still the best album of that time. This one however has a natural follow on from the original, adding more flavour to the original Big Beat styles, and dancey rhythms. From the second you start playing Dusted you know you're in for a rich treat! Phat Planet is a great song that requires extra loud playing, Chant of a Poor Man is fantastic and is one of the best songs from Leftfield. Africa Shox is ...  Read the complete review