Top tracks — play these first
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Last Man Alive — Opening with a haunting melody, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of isolation and resilience amidst societal challenges.
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For Us All — This song captures the essence of unity and collective action, making it a rallying anthem that resonates deeply within the Levellers' ethos.
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Wheels — With its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, this track balances the album's heavier themes with an infectious energy that invites audience participation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of introspection
- steady pacing for thoughtful listening
- poignant lyrics that resonate deeply
- mid-tempo flow for easy engagement
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- seek immediate, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry that reflects the band's roots but lacks wider recognition.
- Themes
- social justice activism· Celtic folk resilience· post-90s reflection
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Truth and Lies marked the Levellers' seventh studio album and came after their more commercially successful period in the early '90s. The band sought to return to their roots with a focus on organic instrumentation and socially conscious themes, reflecting their evolution as artists while grappling with changing music landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pogues· Mumford & Sons· Flogging Molly
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Last Man Alive 3:07
- 2 Make You Happy 3:44
- 3 Confess 4:49
- 4 For Us All 3:26
- 5 Knot Around the World 3:32
- 6 Steel Knife 4:21
- 7 Wheels 3:50
- 8 Said and Done 3:09
- 9 Who’s the Daddy 3:49
- 10 The Damned 4:00
- 11 Sleeping 5:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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