LEFTFIELD - Leftism - Marbled Vinyl

Leftism, the debut studio album by the English electronic music duo Leftfield, originally released in 1995 on Columbia Records, marked a significant moment in the evolution of dance music. The album featured a mix of new tracks and reworked versions of previous Leftfield singles, showcasing the duo's versatility.

Leftism included collaborations with musicians not typically associated with dance music at the time, such as John Lydon from Public Image Ltd. (formerly of Sex Pistols) and Toni Halliday from Curve. This blend of genres led to the album being described as progressive house, although some critics found that label too restrictive, highlighting the album's diverse influences.

Upon its release, Leftism received positive reviews from the British press, with acclaim from publications like NME and Q. The album even earned a nomination for the Mercury Prize in 1995. Critics hailed Leftism as one of the seminal works in the dance music genre, with Q magazine going so far as to call it "the first truly complete album experience to be created by house musicians and the first quintessentially British one." The album's impact resonates as a testament to its pioneering approach and lasting influence on electronic music.