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Alan Brown The Great Leap Forward
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Member Since	5/31/2006
Band Website	in development
Band Members	Me n Mesen (Just myself)
Influences	Owt tha wants (quite a wide range really)
Sounds Like	Owt tha wants it to tha nos (whatever you would like it to sound like, you know)
Record Label	Communications Unique
Type of Label	Major

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NEW CD OUT NOW: "FINISHED UNFINISHED BUSINESS"

website: www.thegreatleapforward.net

Alan Brown (former member of John Peel favourites Big Flame, A Witness, amongst others) returns to his The Great Leap Forward musical project with a new CD and download release Finished Unfinished Business.

The title of the CD tells the story of the release – all eleven songs featured were at incomplete “work in progress ” stage when Alan put The Great Leap Forward on hold in the early 1990’s to pursue other interests.

Now, returning to update and complete those songs, Finished Unfinished Business features Alan delivering trademark melodic and danceable guitar-driven tunes with those familiar social commentaries and politically overt lyrics – the quintessential mix that received such critical acclaim the first time around.

Regardless of whether you’re already familiar with The Great Leap Forward, or you’re discovering the band for the first time, Finished Unfinished Business sees the return of a distinctive appraisal of modern society through the medium of pop music that’s as relevant for today’s pop kids (and their parents) as it ever was.

You can listen to more excerpts from the CD here and buy the CD and/or MP3 downloads here.

Enjoy.

Alan Brown: an atheist who's fond of hymn tunes.

Alan Brown is currently very active in:
- The Great Leap Forward (everything)
- Sarandon (bass)

Less actively involved in:
- Marshall Smith (guitar and vox)
- Belle Vue Busker (everything)
- Papa Moa (bass)
- Busker Dubh (acoustic guitar and vox)

Previously active in:
- bIG fLAME (bass and vocals)
- A Witness (drums)
- Inca Babies (drums)
- Dog Musicians (bass and vox)
- The Diks (bass)

THE GREAT LEAP FORWARD DISCOGRAPHY:

FINISHED UNFINISHED BUSINESS - 11 track CD and download, Communications Unique 2008

GREAT LEAP FORWARD - 15 track CD,
Communications Unique 1990

HEART AND SOUL - 4 track 12", Communications Unique 1989

SEASON 87-88 - 10 track LP, Communications Unique 1989

DON'T BE AFRAID OF CHANGE - 10 track LP, Communications Unique 1988

WHO WORKS THE WEATHER? - 2 track 12", Ron Johnson 1988

A PECK ON THE CHEEK A LA POLITIQUE - 3 track 12", Ron Johnson 1987

CONTROLLING THE EDGES OF TONE - 4 track 12", Ron Johnson 1987

BEREAVEMENT OF SPEECH - 2 track flexi disc split with The Food Scientists,
No Idea Fanzine 1987

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PURE SOUND	Jun 25 2009 1:32 PM
Carlos Slazenger	Mar 12 2009 2:41 PM AMENDED TIME!!! Finally, after literally days of in depth study, repeatedly declined applications of funding and too much coffee, Carlos is ready to present two half hour programmes looking at the strange and flawed life of the Mutant Monkey that is Man. Starting right at the beginning of life on earth with some ambitious slime, this study follows our species through its evolution from being the master of all it surveys, to todays cabbage that has found a myriad ways of shooting itself in the foot. Also, you can expect to hear a few daft tunes to lighten up your day. ‘I always hoped that my theories would be an inspiration to others, but on hearing this show, I think I may have created a monster’- Charles Darwin. Part 1 Tuesday 17th March 11pm, part 2 Tuesday 24th March 11pm. On air in central London at 104.4fm, online worldwide at www. resonancefm. com
bguitars	Jan 17 2009 5:11 PM Hello !Thank you so much for your friendship !Welcome to my page ! Andrea
Carlos Slazenger	Oct 29 2008 11:55 AM 'work dulls the senses' is a rocker!...you're the alternative paul hardcastle you...god,im showing my age...anyways, hope alls well now you're back in the krazy pop world...& you stuck me on your top friends, im honoured...yiasoo from athens
Paul	Aug 20 2008 8:32 AM Hi Alan, I loved The Great Leap Forward! The whole Ron Johnson roster was so ahead of it's time. Best Wishes, Paul
armedalite rifles	Jun 5 2008 9:31 PM the whole world hates you when youre 17.....(still one of my favorite lyrics)
Carlos Slazenger	Apr 5 2008 11:17 AM Just in case you suckers were too blase to notice last time...Carlos Slazenger is pleased to present part 1 of a two part ’Clear Spot’ podcast featuring the wonderful world of ledgendary ’80’s label Ron Johnson...expect to hear untamed genuine ’indie’ music from bIGfLAME, A Witness, The Noseflutes, Dog Faced Hermans, Fire Engines, Stretchheads, Death by Milkfloat, The Stitched back foot Airman, Pregnant Neck, The Great Leap Forward, Crickey its the Cromptons, Five Go Down to the Sea, Stump, Bogshed, The Sperm Wails, Sarandon & other amazingly named bands you never knew you’d like so much...show includes exclusive interview content with Alan Brown & Greg of bIGfLAME, plus verbal madness from The Noseflutes.8.00pm UK time Thursday 17th April listen online at www. resonancefm. com or on air in central London 104.4fm...part two at 8.00pm UK time the next day 18th April.
TAKASHI	Mar 9 2008 8:59 AM many thanks for the friendship! i'm very happy to be your friend on myspace. best wishes/Takashi.
Carlos Slazenger	Feb 23 2008 5:27 PM Amended myspace advert from ego maniacal self promoting whore...& thats one of my good points! Ive finally got round to doing a two hour special show featuring the wonderful world of ledgendary ’80’s label Ron Johnson...expect to hear untamed genuine ’indie’ music from bIGfLAME, A Witness, The Noseflutes, Dog Faced Hermans, Fire Engines, Stretchheads, Death by Milkfloat, The Stitched back foot Airman, Pregnant Neck, The Great Leap Forward, Crickey its the Cromptons, Five Go Down to the Sea, Stump, Bogshed, The Sperm Wails & other amazingly named bands you never knew you’d like so much...show includes exclusive interview content with Alan Brown & Greg of bIGfLAME. 11am UK time monday 25th february, repeated 6pm that day & again on sunday 2nd march at 10pm, all UK times. go to www. vinylmicrostore. gr & click on VM radio...
Carlos Slazenger	Feb 19 2008 5:42 PM its an honour....oh stop creeping carlos you'll blow your punk credentials! actually,seeing as you came out about your wishbone ash habit i'l list my 3 favourite guilty pleasures 1.mike oldfield-moonlight shadow..the solo is perfection! i was the 1st person ever to compete in air guitar greece with that song...sort of to deflate the rockist stance...but er i came last 2.focus-hocus pocus...awesome! 3.pentangle-nightflight...bliss! also jethro tull-witches promise...that one does for my homesickness every time,& cliff richard-devil woman...I LOVE THAT SO MUCH! ciao carlos
Carlos Slazenger	Feb 11 2008 7:01 PM hi alan...Ive finally got round to doing a special show featuring the wild & weird world of ’80’s label Ron Johnson...expect to hear bIGfLAME!, A Witness, The Noseflutes, Dog Faced Hermans, Fire Engines, Death by Milkfloat, The Stitched back foot Airmen, Stump Bogshed & other amazingly named bands you never knew you’d like so much...show includes exclusive interview content with Alan Brown & Greg of bIGfLAME! 11am UK time monday 25th february, repeated 6pm that day & again on friday 29th at 6pm & yet again at 10pm on sunday 2nd march,all UK times. go to www.vinylmicrostore.gr & click on VM radio...Quirk out!
Hensh	Jun 1 2007 8:18 PM How do.... its been a while. Hope you are well and all that. Jim
Carlos Jenno	Mar 19 2007 8:19 AM There are so many things I could write but I won't for fear of upsetting your delicate sensibilities. Suffice to say nothing's changed....
West	Mar 18 2007 9:54 PM AB - the man, the legend, it's an honour.
djcorky	Mar 5 2007 10:10 PM thanks for the add. I saw GLF a couple of times back in the day, I took some photos at a Boardwalk gig - I'll have to dig them out.
Paul	Mar 2 2007 10:17 PM Hey big fella - there'll always be a place in my heart for the Mexborough Sound Sensation! The Great Leap Forward has a spirit and a way with words that remains unsurpassed.
DC10	Dec 10 2006 9:59 AM thanks for the add. NOW WE THINK AS ONE!
Dave Walker	Oct 29 2006 12:58 PM see you at The Bell on Thursday - have those heavenly harmonies ready - got a new song for you papa
Frankie Machine	Aug 26 2006 11:33 AM Does this mean that there will be new GLF product for the 21st Century??? I used to be on your mailing list for Communique back in about 1990..loved the stuff then - still love it now! Forever gutted that your Derby gig got cancelled Any chance of the early RJ stuff getting a new CD release?
The Dazzler	Aug 23 2006 5:06 PM Mother and Father Wu, eh? 'Kin ell....!

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