Levelling The Land

Levellers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 27, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Elektra/Asylum
• ASIN: B000002HAY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,658 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #82 in Music > World Music > Celtic > Rock

Customer Reviews

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best post-punk alternative folk rock, April 17, 2005

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Alejandro "new_fad" (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Levelling The Land (Audio CD)

The Levellers are huge in Europe but unfortunately not very known in America. Levelling the Land is an awesome album with great lyrics and a very original music approach. The sound is definitely electric, enriched by folk sounds of the accoustic guitar and the fiddle with an edge on hard rock. Songs like One Way of Life, The Boatman, 15 Years, Liberty Song are proof of it, however I would say this album has no bad track. There is anger, passion, love and hope in their music. I have all albums and most of singles and EPs from The Levellers and all are just great, however if you are new to their sound this is the best CD to start with. This is simply good rock, you won't be dissapointed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Containing their best song ever, this is a moving album., July 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Levelling The Land (Audio CD)

Until the Levellers' most recent album, Mouth to Mouth, this was their greatest work. They polished some of the raw talent shown in their two previous albums and came up with a winner. It includes some memorable songs, combining both sensational music and singing and also a clear political message. 'The Road' and 'Fifteen Years' are just two of the better songs, but their greatest ever appears here, 'Another Man's Cause'. A wonderful indictment of war and its effects on young people, the Levellers improvement can be seen in its comparison with 'The Ballad of Robbie Jones'. A wonderful CD, and one to buy for fans of good music and a good political message alike. Thank you to the Levellers.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the time..., May 12, 2000

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churchfan (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Levelling The Land (Audio CD)

If a person was to have just one Levellers album in their collection, it should be this one. While the lyrics on the album are definitely political, its the outstanding tunes that accompany them that truly sell the record. While Americans may appreciate the lyrics of 'One Way', 'Fifteen Years', etc., we may not have the same perspective as those in the UK. It doesn't mean that people on these shores will be at a loss for 'getting' the album. The Levellers are wonderful musicians. Do yourself a favor and take a chance on something you know is good for you!