Rhythm And Stealth

Rhythm And Stealth

Rhythm And Stealth

Track Listings
 
1. Dusted
2. Phat Planet
3. Chant of a Poor Man
4. Double Flash
5. El Cid
6. Afrika Shox
7. Dub Gussett
8. Swords
9. 6/8 War
10. Rino's Prayer

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Neil Barnes and Paul Daley, the Leftfield masterminds behind 1995's sumptuous dance stew Leftism, have gone one better with Rhythm and Stealth. A little darker than its predecessor, the long-awaited sophomore effort clearly ranks with dance music's most versatile and human albums, ranging from big blocking dance-floor beats to waves of ambient melancholy, all framed bewitchingly as actual songs. Kicking in hard with the sub-thumping hip-hop trip of "Dusted" and uppercutting it with a spacey "Phat Planet", the momentum is maintained by the looping pyscho-techno mantra of "Double Flash." It is "El Cid," all sleepy, warm, sunny Sunday mornings, that offers the first hint of the richer personality to come. And while "Afrika Shox" rattles cages and "Swords" is undeniably addictive, the lush mystery of "Reno" best personifies the beauty and brilliance of this album. The song encompasses the aura of Nusrat Fatah Ali Kahn with an enormous, beautiful bottom end and engaging waves of samplers used like strings. Rhythm and Stealth is a unique entity, the best of electronic sound, with an organic, real heart pumping away inside. --Steffan Chirazi

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Rhythm and Stealth
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Flying In Under The Radar
  • Bustin' Down the Doors
  • Shame Leftfield are no more eh?
  • Just doesn't compare to first album
  • rhythm infection bliss
 Rhythm and Stealth
Leftfield
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Leftism
  2. Second Toughest in the Infants
  3. Sub Conscious
  4. Dig Your Own Hole
  5. Versions

ASIN: B00001R3G3
Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

  1. Dusted
  2. Phat Planet
  3. Chant Of A Poor Man
  4. Double Flash
  5. El Cid
  6. Afrika Shox
  7. Dub Gussett
  8. Swords
  9. 6/8 War
  10. Rino's Prayer

Amazon.com

Neil Barnes and Paul Daley, the Leftfield masterminds behind 1995's sumptuous dance stew Leftism, have gone one better with Rhythm and Stealth. A little darker than its predecessor, the long-awaited sophomore effort clearly ranks with dance music's most versatile and human albums, ranging from big blocking dance-floor beats to waves of ambient melancholy, all framed bewitchingly as actual songs. Kicking in hard with the sub-thumping hip-hop trip of "Dusted" and uppercutting it with a spacey "Phat Planet", the momentum is maintained by the looping pyscho-techno mantra of "Double Flash." It is "El Cid," all sleepy, warm, sunny Sunday mornings, that offers the first hint of the richer personality to come. And while "Afrika Shox" rattles cages and "Swords" is undeniably addictive, the lush mystery of "Reno" best personifies the beauty and brilliance of this album. The song encompasses the aura of Nusrat Fatah Ali Kahn with an enormous, beautiful bottom end and engaging waves of samplers used like strings. Rhythm and Stealth is a unique entity, the best of electronic sound, with an organic, real heart pumping away inside. --Steffan Chirazi

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Flying In Under The Radar.......2007-07-11

It's hard to top an act like Leftfield's Leftism, one of electronica's most stunning achievements in the past ten years or so. Treading cautiously and patiently after this breakthrough success in 1995, Leftfield re-emerged four years later with this album, "Rhythm and Stealth."

The title is a misnomer. Although as technically proficient as its forerunner, "Rhythm and Stealth" toes a bleaker line. There's still the trademark UK-dub, the intoxicating mesh of stratospheric techno with the circadian flow of Leftfield's talented breakbeats. But there's also heavier veins of industrial gearbox, the fat shadows of something that I would call deep house if it weren't so angry and sullen.

It's not bad. The opening track, "Dusted," is habit-forming, a thrumming slice of dreamy trip-hop warmed up by the distinctive flair of Roots Manuva. "Afrika Shox" (featuring Afrika Bambaata) has all the marks of a back alley club pleaser with its drilling undercurrent of hard house headiness. And the collaboration with Cheshire Cat ("Chant of a Poor Man") is a deceptive and absorbing electro-reggae number, one of the best tracks on the whole set.

Even the more militant tracks -- "Phat Planet" and "Double Flash" and "Dub Gussett" and "6/8 War" -- are hard not to like. Leftfield's ear for dueling beats and the harmonies of uncomplementary tones gives everything a fresh, invigorating energy. But there's something distinctly sterile and robotic to the mood in all of these pieces, as if they were first designed by a computer and then lovingly smudged with human hands. It doesn't make them bad, but it sometimes casts them in an unflattering light, making the songs less grounded, giving them the digital pall of a dial-up modem's screech.

Certainly the more liquid bits ("El Cid"), the soft spacy parts ("Swords"), and the unapologetic dreaminess ("Rino's Prayer") are reminiscent of Leftfield's first album, and these set pieces make one mindful of where this electronica duo came from. And their talent in "Rhythm," while not quite so cohesive, is no less muted. I wouldn't say they're as stealthy here as they were at the start of their careers, but they are just as inventive and fresh. While "Rhythm" won't ever be an album to love, it's a hard one not to like.

4 out of 5 stars Bustin' Down the Doors.......2006-12-31

Unlike Leftism there is no instant gratification to be had with this album, nevertheless, it repays the diligent listener with it's own rewards....it has a much harder, meaner edge to it than Leftism. Roll with it though brothers & sisters - no party worth a damn is complete without 'Double Flash' pumped to the max. There are a couple of weaker tracks but 'Swords' & 'Phat Planet' are worth 10:29 of anyone's listening time.

5 out of 5 stars Shame Leftfield are no more eh?.......2005-08-11

I'm only 20 and I had no idea who Leftfield were til '99. My brother played me the original version of 'Song of Life' in 99 and kept banging on how amazing 'Leftism'is. I could not stop playing it. I still can't I admit. Still,I bought 'Rhythm and Stealth' that year and was amazed how good this is. 'Dusted' is a raw hard hop track with the magic of Roots Manuva over it.(Though I admit I hate hip-hop). 'Phat Planet', the guiness ad track is an amazing track and the album pace is kept until 'El Cid'. 'Afrika Shox' with Afrika Bambaataa is really catchy! Dub Gusset'(what a name for a track,sniff!),is a nice dark breaks number with the cool zappy dial twiddling which brings us nicely into the hypnosis of 'Swords' with the eerie vocals of Toni Halliday. The album ends nicely on a very dark tip with the awesome '6/8 War' and that's topped off with 'Rhino's Prayer' which is a dark breakbeat number with heavy sub-bass rhythms. All in all this is an album which will be in my faves of all time. Maybe not up there with Leftism with it's legacy, but still one that will keep Leftfield's spirit burn forever...

2 out of 5 stars Just doesn't compare to first album.......2004-08-26

I wanted to like this album, but it simply doesn't compare to Leftism. Leftism was way ahead of it's time and is full of sounds that practially tickle your ears whereas Rhythm & Stealth is full of sounds that are ugly and not nearly as pleasant to listen to. This is my synopsis and apparently I'm not alone as this CD sells for much cheaper on the used market than Leftism.

My advice? Don't miss Leftism but skip Rhythym & Stealth.

4 out of 5 stars rhythm infection bliss.......2004-07-08

I bought this before the Leftism one and actually prefer it. When it hits the speakers I pull out my djembe african drum and don't stop playing along until the very end, drenched in sweat!
Best of Haunted House, Vol. 1
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Best of Haunted House, Vol. 1
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Stealth Records/Ka
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000E8EN
    Release Date: 1994-01-10

    Tracks:

    1. Keep This Party Slammin' [Dub Mix]
    2. Pure Energy
    3. Carnival of Sounds - Ka-22,
    4. Innerjoy [Deep Version]
    5. Boing [Boycot Mix]
    6. Listen to the Sound of My Voice - Ursa Major
    7. Free 'O' Free
    8. Direct Approach [Dub Mix]
    9. We Gotta Love
    10. Verdi Loves House - Ursa Major
    11. New Beats the House [Remix]
    12. Keep This Party Slammin' [Straight Mix]
    13. Ambient Evolution
    14. Innerjoy [Trance Version]
    Rhythm and Stealth
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Flying In Under The Radar
    • Bustin' Down the Doors
    • Shame Leftfield are no more eh?
    • Just doesn't compare to first album
    • rhythm infection bliss
    		 Rhythm and Stealth
    Leftfield
    Manufacturer: Sony
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    1. Leftism
    2. Second Toughest in the Infants
    3. Sub Conscious
    4. Dig Your Own Hole
    5. Versions

    ASIN: B00002DEP7
    Release Date: 1999-09-21

    Tracks:

    1. Dusted
    2. Phat Planet
    3. Chant of a Poor Man
    4. Double Flash
    5. El Cid
    6. Afrika Shox
    7. Dub Gussett
    8. Swords
    9. 6/8 War
    10. Rino's Prayer

    Amazon.com

    Neil Barnes and Paul Daley, the Leftfield masterminds behind 1995's sumptuous dance stew Leftism, have gone one better with Rhythm and Stealth. A little darker than its predecessor, the long-awaited sophomore effort clearly ranks with dance music's most versatile and human albums, ranging from big blocking dance-floor beats to waves of ambient melancholy, all framed bewitchingly as actual songs. Kicking in hard with the sub-thumping hip-hop trip of "Dusted" and uppercutting it with a spacey "Phat Planet", the momentum is maintained by the looping pyscho-techno mantra of "Double Flash." It is "El Cid," all sleepy, warm, sunny Sunday mornings, that offers the first hint of the richer personality to come. And while "Afrika Shox" rattles cages and "Swords" is undeniably addictive, the lush mystery of "Reno" best personifies the beauty and brilliance of this album. The song encompasses the aura of Nusrat Fatah Ali Kahn with an enormous, beautiful bottom end and engaging waves of samplers used like strings. Rhythm and Stealth is a unique entity, the best of electronic sound, with an organic, real heart pumping away inside. --Steffan Chirazi

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Flying In Under The Radar.......2007-07-11

    It's hard to top an act like Leftfield's Leftism, one of electronica's most stunning achievements in the past ten years or so. Treading cautiously and patiently after this breakthrough success in 1995, Leftfield re-emerged four years later with this album, "Rhythm and Stealth."

    The title is a misnomer. Although as technically proficient as its forerunner, "Rhythm and Stealth" toes a bleaker line. There's still the trademark UK-dub, the intoxicating mesh of stratospheric techno with the circadian flow of Leftfield's talented breakbeats. But there's also heavier veins of industrial gearbox, the fat shadows of something that I would call deep house if it weren't so angry and sullen.

    It's not bad. The opening track, "Dusted," is habit-forming, a thrumming slice of dreamy trip-hop warmed up by the distinctive flair of Roots Manuva. "Afrika Shox" (featuring Afrika Bambaata) has all the marks of a back alley club pleaser with its drilling undercurrent of hard house headiness. And the collaboration with Cheshire Cat ("Chant of a Poor Man") is a deceptive and absorbing electro-reggae number, one of the best tracks on the whole set.

    Even the more militant tracks -- "Phat Planet" and "Double Flash" and "Dub Gussett" and "6/8 War" -- are hard not to like. Leftfield's ear for dueling beats and the harmonies of uncomplementary tones gives everything a fresh, invigorating energy. But there's something distinctly sterile and robotic to the mood in all of these pieces, as if they were first designed by a computer and then lovingly smudged with human hands. It doesn't make them bad, but it sometimes casts them in an unflattering light, making the songs less grounded, giving them the digital pall of a dial-up modem's screech.

    Certainly the more liquid bits ("El Cid"), the soft spacy parts ("Swords"), and the unapologetic dreaminess ("Rino's Prayer") are reminiscent of Leftfield's first album, and these set pieces make one mindful of where this electronica duo came from. And their talent in "Rhythm," while not quite so cohesive, is no less muted. I wouldn't say they're as stealthy here as they were at the start of their careers, but they are just as inventive and fresh. While "Rhythm" won't ever be an album to love, it's a hard one not to like.

    4 out of 5 stars Bustin' Down the Doors.......2006-12-31

    Unlike Leftism there is no instant gratification to be had with this album, nevertheless, it repays the diligent listener with it's own rewards....it has a much harder, meaner edge to it than Leftism. Roll with it though brothers & sisters - no party worth a damn is complete without 'Double Flash' pumped to the max. There are a couple of weaker tracks but 'Swords' & 'Phat Planet' are worth 10:29 of anyone's listening time.

    5 out of 5 stars Shame Leftfield are no more eh?.......2005-08-11

    I'm only 20 and I had no idea who Leftfield were til '99. My brother played me the original version of 'Song of Life' in 99 and kept banging on how amazing 'Leftism'is. I could not stop playing it. I still can't I admit. Still,I bought 'Rhythm and Stealth' that year and was amazed how good this is. 'Dusted' is a raw hard hop track with the magic of Roots Manuva over it.(Though I admit I hate hip-hop). 'Phat Planet', the guiness ad track is an amazing track and the album pace is kept until 'El Cid'. 'Afrika Shox' with Afrika Bambaataa is really catchy! Dub Gusset'(what a name for a track,sniff!),is a nice dark breaks number with the cool zappy dial twiddling which brings us nicely into the hypnosis of 'Swords' with the eerie vocals of Toni Halliday. The album ends nicely on a very dark tip with the awesome '6/8 War' and that's topped off with 'Rhino's Prayer' which is a dark breakbeat number with heavy sub-bass rhythms. All in all this is an album which will be in my faves of all time. Maybe not up there with Leftism with it's legacy, but still one that will keep Leftfield's spirit burn forever...

    2 out of 5 stars Just doesn't compare to first album.......2004-08-26

    I wanted to like this album, but it simply doesn't compare to Leftism. Leftism was way ahead of it's time and is full of sounds that practially tickle your ears whereas Rhythm & Stealth is full of sounds that are ugly and not nearly as pleasant to listen to. This is my synopsis and apparently I'm not alone as this CD sells for much cheaper on the used market than Leftism.

    My advice? Don't miss Leftism but skip Rhythym & Stealth.

    4 out of 5 stars rhythm infection bliss.......2004-07-08

    I bought this before the Leftism one and actually prefer it. When it hits the speakers I pull out my djembe african drum and don't stop playing along until the very end, drenched in sweat!
    Rhythm and Stealth: Stealth Remixes
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Rhythm and Stealth: Stealth Remixes
      Leftfield
      Manufacturer: Sbme Import
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00004TLSH
      Release Date: 2001-02-20

      Tracks:

      1. Dusted
      2. Phat Planet
      3. Chant of a Poor Man
      4. Double Flash
      5. El Cid
      6. Afrika Shox
      7. Dub Gussett
      8. Swords
      9. 6/8 War
      10. Rino's Prayer
      11. Phat Planet [Version 2]

      Tracks:

      1. Phat Planet [Dave Clarke Remix]
      2. El Cid [Simple Mix]
      3. Rino's Prayer [Nick Rapaccioli Remix]
      4. Chant of a Poor Man [Mighty Quark Remix]
      5. Dub Gussett [Maas Remix]
      6. El Cid [Table Tennis Remix]
      7. Double Flash [Headstarter Remix]
      Rhythm and Stealth
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • its my OXYGEN
      • just awesome
      • really good, subtle electronics
      		 Rhythm and Stealth
      Leftfield
      Manufacturer: Sony
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00004TK6Y
      Release Date: 1999-09-21

      Tracks:

      1. Dusted
      2. Phat Planet
      3. Chant of a Poor Man
      4. Double Flash
      5. El Cid
      6. Afrika Shox
      7. Dub Gussett
      8. Swords
      9. 6/8 War
      10. Rino's Prayer

      Album Description

      Import only version of the progressive house duo's 1999 release with a bonus remix CD, 'Stealth Remixes' featuring 'PhatPlanet' (Dave Clarke Remix), 'El Cid' (Cube Simple Mix), 'Rino S Prayer' (Nick Rapaccioli Remix), 'Chant Of A Poor Man'(Mighty Quark Remix), 'Dub Gussett' (Maas Remix), 'El Cid' (Cube Table Tennis Remix), 'Double Flash' (Headstarter Remix), 'Afrika Shok' (Video Version) and 'Dusted' (Video Version). Sony. 2000.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars its my OXYGEN.......2006-03-16

      If you liked their first album "Leftism", then this album is totally for you. It blew the 1st one to peices. The tracks are super addictive, and just like the 1st one there are featured guest vocals, truly amazing.
      With the Imported version of this album you get another "Stealth:remix" album, I was a little dissapointed with it for a couple of reasons. Reason #1, there are 2 remixes of the same song 'El Cid" by the same guy, and so far I only like one of them. Reason #2, one of the Remixed songs, I don't remember the name of it, sounds just like the original version, only mellower. I don't like that one at all. The fact that the remixes were not done by the original members of Leftfield, kind of gives it a different vibe, and so far only 3 out of the 5 remixes are good, in my oppinion.
      But there is a good side to the 2nd CD, you get 2 music videos "Afrika Shox" & "Dusted", and they are both really cool videos, specially "Afrika Shox", very neat.

      So I think the 2 music videos make it up for the 2 bad remixes. The only reason this product didn't get a 5 is because I was really looking forward to some cool remixes and not all of them passed my Groove Test. :), but hey the Album rocks & you get 2 Music Videos.
      Very Nice.

      5 out of 5 stars just awesome.......2003-05-10

      Marvellous album. Gets better each time I hear it. So many wicked tracks on one album and the 2nd cd contains the video for both Dusted an Afrika shox, if you needed another reason for buying it.

      4 out of 5 stars really good, subtle electronics.......2000-06-24

      if you don't already have the album, this is the way to get it. the domestic cd's sound quality revealed limitations to me and since this album is so reliant in the most minute and detailed sounds,(it was 4 years in the making), you should get the import version, (providing you have a good syestm of course). for some reason, import cds are usually pressed better, with japanese imports being the best. just weigh them if you don't believe me. anyway, the music itself is top notch. while not as immediately satisfying as their debut "leftism", repeated listenings will reveal a sound that is very precise and quite warm to the ears. the grooves envelop you. the dubs wash over you. the only weak cut here, "swords" only fails by adding the ubiquitous female vocale, in a "trip hop" stylee. the music, however, is great and vocal almost doesn't detract from it. the disc of remixes is an added bonus and these are not available anywhere else. they are all very good takes on the tracks but what would you expect from icube and maas? all in all, a good purchase if you have the cash.
      Royal Bass, Pt.1
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        		Royal Bass, Pt.1
        Big Bottom Bass
        Manufacturer: Stealth Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        Release Date: 1994-10-15

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        1. To the Dropin' Beats
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        3. Dance With the Speakers
        4. Can You Feel the Beat
        5. We Are in Control
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        7. Most Logic Bass
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        10. Let It Roll
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