Leftfield

"NO SOUND SYSTEM IS SAFE" declared the cover of one magazine when Leftfield launched their debut album, 'Leftism', in 1995. It was a prediction that by the Summer of 1996 had literally come true: during a gig on the 'Leftism' tour at London's Brixton Academy, sound levels reached the highest ever recorded at the venue, while the bass vibrations caused the ceiling to start disintegrating, showering dust and plaster onto the stage. Four years later, 'Leftism' has just been declared the Greatest Dance Album Of All Time in a poll of top DJs, while its timeless mix of ribcage-shaking dub, grandoise techno, and futuristic splendour still sounds like it was made yesterday. Fresh enough to soundtrack key parts of this Summer's hot film, 'Rogue Trader' - the story of renegade Singapore stock market trader Nick Leeson which stars Ewan McGregor and Anna Friel.