Top tracks — play these first
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Liberty Song — This track captures the band's spirit of rebellion with its rousing chorus and call for freedom, serving as an anthem for social justice movements.
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The Boatman — With its poignant storytelling and reflective tone, this song illustrates the Levellers' ability to weave personal narratives into broader social themes.
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Battle of the Beanfield — This song recounts a real-life conflict between police and festival-goers, showcasing the band's commitment to addressing contemporary issues through their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines spirited melodies with socially charged lyrics, creating a distinct folk rock sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving rhythm on 'One Way', establishing an energetic pace that continues through the first half.
- Tracks like 'Liberty Song' and 'Sell Out' feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing their anthemic quality.
- The final track, 'Fifteen Years', slows down significantly, providing a reflective conclusion after the preceding high-energy songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spirited sing-alongs with friends
- steady flow for group settings
- politically charged communal energy
- mid-tempo rhythms for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a significant moment in gaining wider recognition.
- Career context
- Released in 1991, Levelling the Land was the Levellers' second album, following their debut, the self-titled Levellers. This album marked a significant moment in their career as they began to gain wider recognition in the UK music scene, solidifying their reputation for blending folk rock with political activism.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pogues· Mumford & Sons· Flogging Molly
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One Way 4:08
- 2 The Game 3:28
- 3 The Boatman 5:56
- 4 Liberty Song 4:28
- 5 Far From Home 3:47
- 6 Sell Out 4:17
- 7 Another Man's Cause 4:34
- 8 The Road 3:59
- 9 The Riverflow 3:05
- 10 Battle of the Beanfield 3:39
- 11 Fifteen Years 3:08
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
If I Should Fall from Grace with God
The Pogues
Combines folk-punk energy with lyrical narratives about social issues and rebellion.
Talking with the Taxman about Poetry
Billy Bragg
Merges folk influences with sharp political commentary and personal storytelling.
Lie of the Land
Show of Hands
Shares a similar blend of folk-rock melodies and themes of social justice and community.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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