Quote from Neil Barnes: "I wanted ‘Pulse’ to be the first statement from the new album. It felt strong. Dance floor. Human. Positive. And I love the bass. It’s Leftfield." A mutual friend of Barnes’s daughter Georgia had a connection with Chatten, who “really put the work in” for the storming Full Way Round. “He built the words up over three days and then just delivered them in one go. I didn’t pry – the words are his business – but it seems to describe a mad cab ride after a night out.There’s the Troubles and religion and a relationship. Images and dreams are flying out. It’s like Dylan Thomas.” a b Fielding, Amy (27 July 2022). "Leftfield announce new album, 'This Is What We Do', share single". DJ Mag. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023 . Retrieved 1 April 2023. This Is What We Do: Contains a sample of Phil Kieran - Polyrhythmic by Phil Kieran. Percussion by Thomas Tetty Annang, courtesy of Phil Kieran

Their last tour (in 2017) featured 7 sold out UK shows (including 2 X Brixton Academies), a sold out world tour and various festival headlines. The first album in 7 years from seminal electronic music pioneers and twice Mercury Prize Nominated, Leftfield. Currently reaching a new audience through Idris Elba’s Gucci ad, this is their 4th album in their 28 year history. It's a dancefloor album full of big sounds, big songs and a big production. It's Leftfield at their purest.a b "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023 . Retrieved 1 April 2023.

Murray, Robin (27 July 2022). "Leftfield Announce New Album 'This Is What We Do' ". Clash. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023 . Retrieved 1 April 2023. Due to overwhelming demand, the group added a gig in Belfast, which also sold out in record time – full list of UK live shows is as follows; Goods that are faulty or sent in error must be returned to Crash Records Limited, 35 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 6PU within 7 working days of the item being received by the customer. In 2010, Neil Barnes reignited the Leftfield name, and went on to release an acclaimed album ( Alternative Light Source) touring the world with the full live band. Neil has also been cementing his reputation as a top-tier DJ and record collector unleashing modern dance floor weapons, selling out venues, headlining festivals and creating some amazing nights with his sets. Empire, Kitty (27 November 2022). "Leftfield: This is What We Do review - mighty, all-embracing workouts and more". The Observer. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023 . Retrieved 3 April 2023.Leftfield (originally comprised of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley), have been at the cutting edge of dance music since the 1990s, releasing albums that have become some of the most influential electronic records of all time around the world with their debut LP Leftism being widely regarded as one of the most boundary-pushing electronic LPs ever released.

Barnes entered EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) trauma therapy. “Which was fantastic and lifesaving, talking about problems in a supportive place.” After six months, he suddenly found himself opening up about what he describes as “a single incident of abuse, which happened to me when I was very young, and witnessing my parents’ reaction to it … ” He had buried this for decades. He argues that other children have had much worse, but the therapy fired an interest in attachment theory and healing. “Which is what the album is about. I went on a bit of a journey and now I feel in a much more comfortable position to talk openly about these issues because men, particularly, bury them.” Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge.copies sold by Assai Records with an approved hand numbered Japanese style Obi under Assai Obi Editions. The announcement marks the first new music from the London electronic outfit since 2015’s ‘Alternative Light Source’. Recorded with long-time studio and mix engineer Adam Wren, the new album will feature guest contributions from Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten, author and poet Lemn Sissay, and more. Murray, Robin (21 September 2022). "Leftfield's 'Accumulator' Is An Electronic Head-Ripper". Clash. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023 . Retrieved 3 April 2023. Millar, Mark (17 February 2023). "LEFTFIELD Announce Exclusive Record Store Day 'VERSION EXCURSION' Dub Remix Of Latest Album | XS Noize | Latest Music News". www.xsnoize.com. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023 . Retrieved 3 July 2023. Leftfield Announce New Album". Louder Than War. 28 July 2022. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022 . Retrieved 3 April 2023.

Shopmaker, Zoe (28 July 2022). "New album". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023 . Retrieved 3 April 2023. The first album in 7 years from seminal electronic music pioneers and twice Mercury Prize Nominated, Leftfield. Currently reaching a new audience through Idris Elba’s Gucci ad, this will be their 4th album in their 28 year history. The new single will be featured in the soon to launched eFootball by Konami (previously PES). The album was written during Neil Barnes' recovery from cancer. [8] On 27 July 2022, Leftfield announced the release of their first album in seven years, along with the first single "Pulse". [6] The second single "Accumulator" was released on 21 September 2022. [9] [10] Cover art [ edit ] a b Neale, Matthew (27 July 2022). "Leftfield announce first album in seven years, share new single "Pulse" ". NME. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023 . Retrieved 1 April 2023.This Is What We Do is dedicated to the memory of Andrew Weatherall who we all owe an enormous dept.