''Rhythm and Stealth'' is the second studio album by the English electronic group

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, released on 20 September 1999. It reached number 1 on the

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. It was nominated for the 2000

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Critical reception

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'' said, "The album's jumble of epic sounds is a blessing and a curse: ''Rhythm and Stealth'' never develops a sustained, full-on groove, but it makes for a mind-melding headphone adventure." John Bush of

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said, "Leftfield has moved on with a grace and mastery of production seldom seen in the dance world." ''

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'' named it the 24th best album of 1999.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes. * Neil Barnes – production *

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– production * Nick Rapaccioli – production (6, 7) *

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– vocals (1) * Cheshire Cat – vocals (3) *

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– vocals (6) *

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– vocals (8) * Rino – vocals (10) * Jono Gallagher – tape operation * Nick Baxter – tape operation * Ady Stockwell – tape operation * Adam Wren – engineering * Paul Solomons – mastering * Blue Source – art direction * Toby McFarlan Pond – photography

Critical reception

Track listing

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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