Zeitgeist is the fourth album by the Levellers. It was released in August 1995 and reached 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.
Zeitgist was the first album the Levellers recorded at their own studio in Brighton, Metway Studios.
Track listing "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 Musicians 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
Weekly charts Chart (1995) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (1995) Position UK Albums (OCC) 84
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