The Great Leap Forward is a band formed by former bIG fLAME member Alan Brown, when his previous band split up in 1987. Great Leap Forward was essentially a solo project, although various musicians were added for live performances. The sound was more melodic and danceable than his earlier band, still with overtly political lyrics. After three 12” EP’s on Ron Johnson Records, that label’s collapse led to a move to Communications Unique for debut album Don’t Be Afraid Of Change, which largely comprised tracks from the three Ron Johnson singles.