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One Way of Life

Levellers · 1998

77 min · 21 tracks · folk rock

A vibrant collection of folk rock anthems, blending electric energy with introspective lyrics and a sense of community.

Top tracks — play these first

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    What a Beautiful Day — This track encapsulates the band's spirit with its uplifting melody and socially conscious lyrics, celebrating life's simple joys amidst adversity.
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    Fifteen Years — Its reflective tone on personal growth and change resonates deeply, showcasing the Levellers' knack for marrying poignant storytelling with infectious rhythms.
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    Celebrate — With its anthemic chorus and communal vibe, this song serves as a rallying cry for unity and joy, embodying the band's ethos perfectly.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with interludes
  • communal sing-along moments
  • uplifting themes of resilience
  • dynamic journey through emotions
  • acoustic warmth for gatherings

Maybe skip if you

  • dislike acoustic arrangements
  • prefer straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A compilation showcasing their evolution, appealing to dedicated fans rather than new listeners.
Career context
Released in 1998, One Way of Life is a compilation album that showcases the Levellers' evolution from their breakthrough self-titled debut in 1991 to this reflective collection. By this point, they had established themselves as a prominent voice in British folk rock, known for their politically charged lyrics and energetic performances.
Stylistic neighbors
The Pogues· Mumford & Sons· Flogging Molly

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 One Way (new version) 3:27
  • 2 What a Beautiful Day 4:04
  • 3 Fifteen Years 3:10
  • 4 Shadow on the Sun 4:05
  • 5 Hope St. (new mix) 4:29
  • 6 Belaruse (new mix) 3:02
  • 7 Celebrate 4:08
  • 8 Too Real (12” single version) 5:33
  • 9 Bozos 3:19
  • 10 This Garden (single version) 4:03
  • 11 Carry Me (new version) 4:47
  • 12 Fantasy 3:19
  • 13 Julie (single version) 3:53
  • 14 Dog Train (single version) 3:38
  • 15 Far From Home (single version) 3:31
  • 16 Just the One (single version) 2:49

Disc 2

  • 1 P.C. Keen (acoustic version) 3:22
  • 2 Sell Out (acoustic version) 3:14
  • 3 Hope St. (acoustic version) 3:16
  • 4 Fifteen Years (acoustic version) 2:34
  • 5 Men-an-Tol (acoustic version) 3:42

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