Zeitgeist is the fourth album by the Levellers. It was released in August 1995 and reached No. 1 in the UK album charts, making it the band's most successful album. Two singles were released from the album – "Hope St.", which reached No. 12 in the UK single charts, and "Fantasy", which reached 16. Additionally, a re-recorded version of "Just the One" featuring Joe Strummer was released, reaching No. 12, as well as a live version of "Exodus" from the later Headlights, White Lines, Black Tar Rivers (Best Live) album the next year, which reached No. 24.
Zeitgeist | ||||
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Released | 28 August 1995[1] | |||
Genre | Rock, alternative rock, folk punk | |||
Length | 46:41 | |||
Label | China | |||
Producer | Al Scott | |||
Levellers chronology | ||||
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Singles from Zeitgeist | ||||
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Track listing
edit- "Hope St."
- "The Fear"
- "Exodus"
- "Maid of the River"
- "Saturday to Sunday"
- "4 a.m."
- "Forgotten Ground"
- "Fantasy"
- "P.C. Keen"
- "Just the One"
- "Haven't Made It"
- "Leave This Town"
- "Men-an-Tol"
The 2007 re-issue included the bonus tracks:
- "Miles Away"
- "Your 'Ouse"
- "Drinking for England"
- "Searchlights"
Personnel
editMusicians
edit- Mark Chadwick - guitars, vocals
- Charlie Heather - drums/percussion
- Jeremy Cunningham - bass guitar, artwork
- Simon Friend - guitars, vocals, mandolin
- Jonathan Sevink - fiddle
Guest musicians
- Joe Strummer - piano on "Just the One'
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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References
edit- ^ "New Releases: Albums". Music Week. 26 August 1995. p. 42.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 29 July 1995. p. 43.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 30 September 1995. p. 61.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 6 July 1996. p. 35.
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r220829
- ^ Nickson, Chris (May 1996). "Music Reviews". Alternative Press. Vol. 10, no. 94. p. 81.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – The Levellers – Zeitgeist" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – The Levellers – Zeitgeist" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – The Levellers – Zeitgeist" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – The Levellers – Zeitgeist". Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 May 2021.