Hard as it may be to believe now, in the late ‘80s to mid ‘90s Levellers meant an awful lot to a small number of people. Along the way, they helped change a fair few lives, mine included. It’s a shame then that they’ve released a series of such appalling records for the past six or seven years. Last Man Alive is approaching a return to form, displaying some of that old spirit. Backed with a masterful Simon Friend solo number (their real trump card to be honest), it looks like their role in organising the excellent Beautiful Days festival has re-energised them. This may not mean an awful lot to a large number of people but is pleasant development for a few of us.