Leftfield - Leftism (1995)

Meet Neil Barnes and Paul Daley, the two crafty Englishmen that comprise Leftfield. Their debut, Leftism, is amazingly diverse, ranging from chunky electro, complex textures of beats, to radio-friendly accessibility. The album's 1995 US release helped open up the states for techno-electronic music: The classic single "Open Up," which features ex-Sex Pistol/PIL ranter John Lydon, was one of the first dance singles to push popular radio barriers with its high energy beats and b-line hooks. "Original," with a guest vocal from Curve's moody crooner, Toni Halliday, delves deep into breakbeat territory with purging lyricism and rhythms. –Daniel Shumate

Tracklist:
01 - Release the Pressure [07:39]
02 - Afro-left [07:33]
03 - Melt [05:13]
04 - Song of Life [07:01]
05 - Original [06:22]
06 - Black Flute [03:46]
07 - Space Shanty [07:15]
08 - Inspection Check One [06:29]
09 - Storm 3000 [05:43]
10 - Open Up [06:52]
11 - 21st Century Poem [05:44]