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Back to Mine: Leftfield is a 1999 mix album compiled by the British electronic music duo Leftfield for the Back to Mine compilation series. The series asks artists to curate tracks intended for home listening, diverging from their typical club-oriented output. Leftfield's selection features an eclectic mix of dub, reggae, ambient, and downtempo tracks from artists such as Burning Spear and Lee Scratch Perry. It serves as a reflection of the duo's diverse musical influences outside of house and breakbeat.
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What is the Back to Mine compilation series?
The Back to Mine series asks electronic music artists to curate tracks intended for home listening rather than the dancefloor, diverging from their typical club-oriented output. The series featured editions curated by numerous well-known electronic acts.
Who are Leftfield and what music did they select for their Back to Mine compilation?
Leftfield are a British electronic music duo, originally consisting of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley, known for their pioneering progressive house sound. Their 1999 Back to Mine selection includes a diverse range of downtempo, ambient, and electronic tracks reflecting their broad influences beyond dance music.
When was Back to Mine: Leftfield released?
Back to Mine: Leftfield was released in 1999 as part of the Back to Mine compilation series. It was released shortly after Leftfield's landmark 1995 debut album Leftism, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest electronic albums of all time.
What other artists contributed to the Back to Mine series?
The Back to Mine series featured curated editions from a range of electronic and dance artists. Notable contributors included Everything But the Girl, Faithless, and Groove Armada, each selecting tracks for the home-listening concept.
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