# The Great Leap Forward Presents ‘It’s a Wonderful Lie’

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-great-leap-forward-presents-its-a-wonderful-lie/
- Published: 2021-09-28T12:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

**The Great Leap Forward (BIG FLAME’s Alan Brown) presents ‘It’s a Wonderful Lie’
from ‘Revolt Against An Age of Plenty’ LP**

_“First there’s the jagged guitar melodics, sweet but never tacky. Then there’s 
the ferocious rhythmic drive. But best of all there’s the stylish and witty use 
of found voices…snatches and snippets of speech and propaganda that are integral
to the songs”_ ~ **Stuart Maconie, NME**

_“An artist with quite the pedigree in terms of output, touring and originality…
Cleverly worded, cynical (or is that realistic?), catchy and danceable – a winning
formula” _~ **Big Takeover Magazine**

_“Meeting the advent of the synthesizer ethic head-on” _~ **The Guardian**

_“Full of wordy thoughts on the state of this nation set to an infectious, chirpy
dance beat” _~ **Ian Gittins, Melody Maker**

_“Pop shimmering down urban lanes, sprinkling hard dance diatribes, infectious melodies,
and lyrics with substance”_ ~ **Up Town Magazine**

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_**Photos by Richard Gardner**_

[**The Great Leap Forward**](https://www.facebook.com/thegreatleapforward.comm.unique)
presents ‘It’s a Wonderful Lie’, a tongue-in-cheek critique of our modern lifestyle
and expectations, lifted from his new long-player **[‘Revolt Against An Age of Plenty’](https://thegreatleapforward.bandcamp.com/album/revolt-against-an-age-of-plenty)**.
His first album in nine years, this vigorous, scintillating and life-affirming 13-
track offering is released via Europe’s **[A Turntable Friend Records](https://aturntablefriendrecords.bandcamp.com/).**

This is the solo project of British multi-instrumentalist songwriter and lyricist**
Alan Brown**, well known as frontman of Manchester agit-postpunk icons[ **BIG FLAME**](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/big-flame-mn0000057783/biography).
His legacy as an underground artist dates back to 1983. Featured on the influential**
C86 NME** cassette with BIG FLAME, Brown also recorded nine **John Peel** sessions
for **BBC Radio One** with BIG FLAME (4), The Great Leap Forward (2), **A Witness**(
2) and** Inca Babies **(1).
Since BIG FLAME’s split in 1986, Brown has channeled
his work as **The Great Leap Forward**, writing all songs and lyrics, as well as
playing and programming all instruments on recordings.

The new LP features Brown’s trademark political digs and social commentary, with
incisive political and social commentary layered over sharp yet melodic guitar pop–
plus a touch of electro and humour thrown in for good measure.

Earlier, he previewed the title track **[‘Revolt Against An Age of Plenty’ with video by ](https://youtu.be/_toOqZGoBBY)
[Richard Gardner](http://www.richardgardner.tv/)**, railing against mass consumerism
and media control.

It's A Wonderful Lie

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Watch this video on YouTube

**‘It’s a Wonderful Lie’**

“The culmination of four year’s writing, this album has a more varied approach than
previous releases. Whereas previously I’ve concentrated on a political approach,
this album takes a wider view of the world – perhaps it’s an age thing – last year(
2020) saw me reach a milestone birthday which I explore in the song ‘Can You Kanreki?’,
celebrating the Japanese concept of second childhood and re-birth for those hitting
60,” says **Alan Brown**.

“Of course I still provide the trademark political and social vignettes – how could
I not – such as the title song of the album ‘Revolt Against An Age Of Plenty’ – 
named after a collection of works by the English writer Jack Common in which I rail
against mass consumerism and media control.”

The Great Leap Forward debuted with the **‘Controlling The Edges Of Tone’** EP in
1987, followed by 1988’s** ‘A Peck On The Cheek À La Politique’ EP**, described 
by the NME as “conspicuously excellent” and the 12-inch single** ‘Who Works The 
Weather?’**

1988’s debut album** ‘Don’t Be Afraid Of Change’** was praised by The Guardian, 
Melody Maker and other leading magazines, leading to UK and Europe tours with the
likes of **That Petrol Emotion**. In 2007, The Great Leap Forward reformed, releasing
albums** **[**‘Finished Unfinished Business’**](https://thegreatleapforward.bandcamp.com/album/finished-unfinished-business)****(
2008) and [**‘This Is Our Decade of Living Cheaply and Getting By’**](https://thegreatleapforward.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-our-decade-of-living-cheaply-and-getting-by)****
in (2012).

Released on July 30, the ‘Revolt Against An Age of Plenty’ LP is available as a 
coloured double-vinyl gatefold LP and gatefold CD with 16-page lyrics booklet. It
is also everywhere online, including [**Spotify**](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5OcSh6pRk5s6WlffFPUivX),**
[Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-great-leap-forward/153917097)**
and [**Bandcamp**](https://thegreatleapforward.bandcamp.com/album/revolt-against-an-age-of-plenty).

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**CREDITS**
Mixed, produced & mastered at [Otterhead Studios UK](https://www.otterheadstudios.com/)
by [Ant Chapman](http://www.anthonychapmanaudio.com/) & Alan BrownAlan Brown – vocals,
guitars, bass, drums and synth programming, lyrics / peasant poetryAnt Chapman –
extra Kraut Rock synthsAlbum artwork by Ian Cheeseright, Simon Williams & Alan BrownVideo
and imagery by [Richard Gardner](http://www.richardgardner.tv/)Product distribution
by [SRD](http://www.srd.co.uk/home)Catalogue number: TURN77LP / TURN77CD

 **FOR FANS OF: **Manic Street Preachers, Big Flame, Modesty Blaise, Gang Of Four,
Josef K, C86, John Peel, Wolfhounds, McCarthy, The The, That Petrol Emotion, Field
Music

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**FOR FANS OF: **Manic Street Preachers, Big Flame, Modesty Blaise, Gang Of Four, Josef K, C86, John Peel, Wolfhounds, McCarthy, The The, That Petrol Emotion, Field Music**FOCUS TRACKS:** Revolt Against An Age Of Plenty, dEBRA 2021, Songs To Die To, It’s A Wonderful Lie, Words On Fire**FCC clean, except ‘Revolt Against An Age of Plenty’ (original version. The radio edit of this song is FCC Clean****FOR SHARING****  ****‘Revolt Against An Age of Plenty’ **[https://youtu.be/_toOqZGoBBY](https://youtu.be/_toOqZGoBBY)** ****Album teaser **[https://youtu.be/wgHy8NdfNN4](https://youtu.be/wgHy8NdfNN4) **Spotify** [https://open.spotify.com/album/4O9Q9cddbc9OXXBPAt55CB](https://open.spotify.com/album/4O9Q9cddbc9OXXBPAt55CB) **Bandcamp **[https://thegreatleapforward.bandcamp.com/album/revolt-against-an-age-of-plenty](https://thegreatleapforward.bandcamp.com/album/revolt-against-an-age-of-plenty) **Soundcloud  **[https://soundcloud.com/the_great_leap_forward/revolt-against-an-age-of-plenty/s-mxm1KFnoLLO](https://soundcloud.com/the_great_leap_forward/revolt-against-an-age-of-plenty/s-mxm1KFnoLLO) **The Great Leap Forward digital orders **[https://share.amuse.io/album/the-great-leap-forward-great-leap-forward](https://share.amuse.io/album/the-great-leap-forward-great-leap-forward)** ****FOR REVIEW & PLAYLISTINGSoundcloud [https://soundcloud.com/the_great_leap_forward/sets/revolt-against-an-age-of/s-bqYFgPn6WjS](https://soundcloud.com/the_great_leap_forward/sets/revolt-against-an-age-of/s-bqYFgPn6WjS) Online press kit [https://shamelesspromotion.haulix.com/Public/View/92507](https://shamelesspromotion.haulix.com/Public/View/92507) Download via Dropbox [https://bit.ly/3wtmEEj](https://bit.ly/3wtmEEj)  |

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