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'''The Great Leap Forward''' was a band formed by former [[Big Flame (band)|Big Flame]] member Alan Brown, when his previous band split up in 1987. Great Leap Forward was essentially a solo project, although various musicians were added for live performances. The sound was more melodic and danceable than his earlier band, still with overtly political lyrics. After three 12" EPs on [[Ron Johnson Records]], that label's collapse led to a move to Communications Unique for debut album ''Don't Be Afraid Of Change''. A final 12" single ''Heart and Soul'' was followed by the LP compilation ''Season 87-88'' which largely comprised tracks from the three Ron Johnson singles, and the CD compilation ''Great Leap Forward'' before Brown |
'''The Great Leap Forward''' was a band formed by former [[Big Flame (band)|Big Flame]] member Alan Brown, when his previous band split up in 1987.<ref name="Robb">[[John Robb (musician)|Robb, John]] (2012) "[https://louderthanwar.com/june-brides/ June Brides, Great Leap Forward headline John Peel night in Preston : live review]", ''[[Louder Than War]]'', 22 October 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2021</ref> After several releases the project was put on hold in 1990, but revived in 2008. |
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==History== |
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Great Leap Forward was essentially a solo project, although various musicians were added for live performances. The sound was more melodic and danceable than his earlier band, still with overtly political lyrics. After three 12" EPs on [[Ron Johnson Records]], that label's collapse led to a move to Communications Unique for debut album ''Don't Be Afraid Of Change''. A final 12" single ''Heart and Soul'' was followed by the LP compilation ''Season 87-88'' which largely comprised tracks from the three Ron Johnson singles, and the CD compilation ''Great Leap Forward'' before Brown put the project on hold in early 1990.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, {{ISBN|1-84195-335-0}}</ref> A [[mini-LP]], ''Tolerance & Respect'' had been planned for a Spring 1990 release but was shelved. |
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In October 2008, Brown as The Great Leap Forward released a CD of new material, ''Finished Unfinished Business''. In May 2012, a new album, ''This Is Our Decade of Living Cheaply and Getting By'' was released. |
In October 2008, Brown as The Great Leap Forward released a CD of new material, ''Finished Unfinished Business''. In May 2012, a new album, ''This Is Our Decade of Living Cheaply and Getting By'' was released. |
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Brown also plays bass in [[Sarandon (band)|Sarandon]]. |
Brown also plays bass in [[Sarandon (band)|Sarandon]].<ref name="Robb" /> |
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==Discography== |
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===Albums=== |
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*''Don't Be Afraid Of Change...'' (1988), Communications Unique |
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*''Finished Unfinished Business'' (2008), Communications Unique |
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*''This Is Our Decade Of Living Cheaply And Getting By'' (2012), Communications Unique |
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;Compilations: |
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*''Season 87–88'' (1988), Communications Unique |
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*''Great Leap Forward'' (1990), Communications Unique |
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===Singles, EPs=== |
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*''Controlling The Edges Of Tone'' (1987), [[Ron Johnson Records|Ron Johnson]] |
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*"A Peck on the Cheek á la Politiqué" (1988), Ron Johnson |
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*"Who Works the Weather?" (1988), Ron Johnson |
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*"Heart and Soul" (1989), Communications Unique |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 19:01, 2 January 2021
The Great Leap Forward was a band formed by former Big Flame member Alan Brown, when his previous band split up in 1987.[1] After several releases the project was put on hold in 1990, but revived in 2008.
History
Great Leap Forward was essentially a solo project, although various musicians were added for live performances. The sound was more melodic and danceable than his earlier band, still with overtly political lyrics. After three 12" EPs on Ron Johnson Records, that label's collapse led to a move to Communications Unique for debut album Don't Be Afraid Of Change. A final 12" single Heart and Soul was followed by the LP compilation Season 87-88 which largely comprised tracks from the three Ron Johnson singles, and the CD compilation Great Leap Forward before Brown put the project on hold in early 1990.[2] A mini-LP, Tolerance & Respect had been planned for a Spring 1990 release but was shelved.
In October 2008, Brown as The Great Leap Forward released a CD of new material, Finished Unfinished Business. In May 2012, a new album, This Is Our Decade of Living Cheaply and Getting By was released.
Brown also plays bass in Sarandon.[1]
Discography
Albums
- Don't Be Afraid Of Change... (1988), Communications Unique
- Finished Unfinished Business (2008), Communications Unique
- This Is Our Decade Of Living Cheaply And Getting By (2012), Communications Unique
- Compilations
- Season 87–88 (1988), Communications Unique
- Great Leap Forward (1990), Communications Unique
Singles, EPs
- Controlling The Edges Of Tone (1987), Ron Johnson
- "A Peck on the Cheek á la Politiqué" (1988), Ron Johnson
- "Who Works the Weather?" (1988), Ron Johnson
- "Heart and Soul" (1989), Communications Unique
References
- ^ a b Robb, John (2012) "June Brides, Great Leap Forward headline John Peel night in Preston : live review", Louder Than War, 22 October 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2021
- ^ Strong, Martin C. (2003) The Great Indie Discography, Canongate, ISBN 1-84195-335-0