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Level 42 - World Machine


Level 42
World Machine

   

In their desperation to be heard, the members of England's Level 42 have fashioned an album that pretends to be more important than it is. World Machine, the group's seventh LP since it formed in 1980, aspires to the lofty perch occupied by Sting's Dream of the Blue Turtles or even Tears for Fears' Songs from the Big Chair, but it doesn't pass the social-awareness test. In light of recent events in the Philippines and Haiti, lyrics like the title track's "Don't knock the system/We'll knock some sense in you/Can't beat the system/There's nothing you can do" seem particularly myopic.

In its favor, Level 42 is a virtual rhythm machine, churning out one infectious groove
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after another. "World Machine" is their best effort: propelled by Phil Gould's explosive tribal beat, it showcases Mike Lindup's considerable keyboard talents. (Unfortunately, the jazz improv at the end of the song fades out much too soon.) While other cuts recall the Average White Band ("Hot Water"), Robert Palmer ("It's Not the Same for Us") and Quincy Jones ("Something About You"), Level 42 does have its own sound, thanks largely to Mark King, whose vocals are memorable for sounding like they stay within one octave for an entire record.

Perhaps I wouldn't mind this monotony if there was more depth to Level 42's music. World Machine is an assortment of delectable side dishes, but the main course is missing. What it also lacks – Sting's Ghosts, a singular vision, clarity of thought – might keep it from crossing over to the U.S. from the U.K., where it was a Top Ten hit. I just can't see Level 42 rising higher. (RS 472)


STEVE BLOOM



Level 42 Records and CDs:
A Physical Presence
All Over You
Children Say
Forever Now
Guaranteed
Heaven In My Hands
Hot Water
It's Over
  Leaving Me Now
Lessons In Love
Level Best
Love Games
Pursuit Of Accidents
Running In The Family
Something About You
  Standing In The Light
Staring At The Sun
Take A Look
Take Care Of Yourself
The Chant Has Begun
The Chinese Way
The Sun Goes Down (living It Up)
  To Be With You Again
Tracie
True Colours
World Machine

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  Artist   Title Condition   Format   Price   Seller Location
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor 4228274872. 10 Tracks
VG/VG CD   5.00   Beaver Hut
USA  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Brand New From A Seller With A High Star Rating 10/25/1990
Brand New CD   7.63   EverCheap
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
827 487 2 :10 Trks Ger, Polydor, 85
USED CD   7.93   Rocktrade
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Something About You World Machine Physical Presence Leaving Me Now</ Plyf, 7/7/1987
New CD   8.25   MusicImport
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
New CD   8.34   CDQuest
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Brand New. Low Cost Shipping. Ships Within 24 Hrs. By First Class Mail With Free Delivery Confi...
New CD   8.47   Give Me CDs
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Cd. Release Date: 07/07/1987. Us, Plyf, 042282962720, 07/07/1987
NEW CD   9.11   SilverDisc
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Status: Available Label: Polydor --fontana-- Catalog: 829627 G Polydor --fontana--, 042282...
New CD   9.72   VibrantSound
USA  More Info   
Level 42 - World Machine   Level 42   World Machine
9trk, Us Version, Cover=small Marks, Disc=slight Scratch, 1.something About You 2.world Machine 3...
VG VG CD   10.11   Snow Records
Japan  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Fontana Poly/at
NEW CD   10.25   GrooveNet
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
VG CD   12.40   discservice
Netherl  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Usually Shipped After 2 Business Days. Number Of Discs: 1. Polydor / Pgd, 2962720 Special Order
NEW/NEU! ( CD   11.76   Total Recall
Germany  More Info   
World Machine - Level 42   Level 42   World Machine
West Germany, Polydor, 829 627-2, 1984
Record/CD: CD   12.54   CD-Maxi-Sing
Netherl  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Usa, Polydor --fontana-- Special Order
New CD   13.29   CD Euroxpres
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
CD   13.88   Replay Music
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
N/a Polydor, 827487-2, 1985
Ex/Ex CD   13.88   Kellys
UK  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
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NEW CD   14.88   HARD TO FIND
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Fontana Polydor, 0042282962720, 1990-10-25 Special Order
NEW CD   17.29   Inandout
Austria  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Eu
VG/VG CD   17.74   Ear of the
UK  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
German 10 Track Original Cd P/s (8274872) German, 8274872
M-/M- CD   21.42   Encore
UK  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Ca, Univ, 42282962720 Special Order
NEW CD   21.23   DISTWEB
Canada  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Fnpl829627.2 new Copy/ Barcode: 42282962720 Releasedate: 10/25/1990 Style:rock Title: World Ma... Special Order
CD   23.39   CDExpress
Netherl  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Includes Extra Track Uk Or As Shown, (827 487)
EX/EX CD   29.75   Rock Revelat
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
VG+/VG+ CD   59.75   F-seventies
France  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Http://www.beatmuseu m.com/components/com _virtuemart/shop_ima ge/product/ea7dd517a fbd4b65ad3a409afe...
Excellent LP   2.48   Beat Museum
Scotlan  More Info   

  Artist   Title Condition   Format   Price   Seller Location
    Level 42   World Machine
* Uk Polydor, With Lyric Inner Polh 25
VG/EX LP   2.60   Pink Moon
UK  More Info     
Level 42 - World Machine Album   Level 42   World Machine
Inner Sleeve (with A Small Tear) -- Germany, Polydor, 827 487-1, 1985
VG+/VG+ LP   3.69   hi-vinyl
Netherl  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
9 Tracks 1.something About You 2.world Machine 3.physical Presence 4.leaving Me Now 5.hot W...
Vg+/m- LP   3.85   Oliver Sudde
Canada  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
In Stock. Shipped Within 24 Hours. Number Of Discs: 1. Germany, Polydor, 82748713, 1985
used/gebra LP   3.91   Total Recall
Germany  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
0 stereo--inner Sleeve (m-) Ca, Polydor, 2009
NM / NM LP   4.00   RECORD KINGD
Canada  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Features The Hit "something About You", Small Notch Cut On Cover, Small Silver Dot Sticker On Cov...
EX NM LP   4.00   Progadelic
USA  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Inc Ger, Polydor, 827 487-1, 1985
Nm Ex LP   4.04   RECORD WORLD
Norway  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Ca, Polydor, Polr 2009, 1985
VG+ VG+ VG LP   4.20   suncoast
Canada  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Picture Cover With Lyric Inlay Cover & Track Details Sticker On Cover - Polydor Polh 25
EX/VG+ LP   4.36   Pete Willis
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Catalog Number: 827487-4 Polydor
M-/VG+ LP   4.49   H&E Records
Germany  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
N/a Polydor, 8274871
nm nm LP   4.99   Mr. Peabody
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
1985 Yugoslavia, Rtb, St 2223457
EX/NM LP   5.00   KARMA VINYL
Croatia  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Polygram, 827487, 1985
EX/EX LP   5.00   pat music
Italy  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor, 422 827
VG+ LP   5.00   Record Groov
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Original Inner Sleeve Canada, Polydor, Polr2009, 1986
VG+ VG+ LP   5.25   Never Ending
Canada  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor827487 Polydor
VG+ LP   5.50   Weird Harold
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor polh 25 inner Sleeve
ex/ex LP   5.95   reeves
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Incl. "something About You"
VG+ VG+ LP   5.75   Brothers
USA  More Info   
Level 42 - World Machine Record   Level 42   World Machine
C:EX,M:EX LP   5.89   recordsale
Germany  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Vscw / No Sleeve Polydor 422-827-487 Y-1, 1985
M- LP   6.54   Krohn's Boul
USA  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
1985 Polydor 827 487-1
VG+/EX LP   6.59   Solid Viper
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Picture Cover Polydor Records
m LP   6.60   jpdiscosound
USA  More Info   
Level 42 - World Machine LP   Level 42   World Machine
Small Cut Polydor, 827 487-1 Y-1
VG+/VG++ LP   6.60   Platterpus
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
1985
GE, VG+/VG LP   6.91   Bluesite
Germany  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor, 1985, 827 487-1, Germany worldclassrecs nl 1
Ex, Ex LP   8.16   WorldClass
Netherl  More Info     

  Artist   Title Condition   Format   Price   Seller Location
Level 42 - World Machine CD   Level 42   World Machine
9 Track Lp. Uk Pressing 1985 Polydor, Polh 25
ex LP   7.65   Billys Vinyl
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
N/a Polydor, Polh25, 1985
Ex/Ex LP   7.93   Kellys
UK  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor 827 487 / 1985
NM / NM LP   7.99   Musical Ener
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Co, Crnr Bend Polydor, 827487
M- LP   8.00   Craig Moerer
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Us Polydor. 8274871
EX/EX LP   8.00   skeleton
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor
VG+ VG+ LP   8.05   Finyl Vinyl
Canada  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
LP   8.31   sugarball
UK  More Info   
Level 42 - World Machine Single   Level 42   World Machine
Level 42 Was One Of Britain's Most Successful Bands By The Time World Machine Was Released In 198...
NEAR MINT LP   8.62   coolforever
Canada  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
4 Http://musicserver-o, 85
Excellent LP   10.33   CyberCD
Germany  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Lyric Inner
Ex+/Ex+ LP   9.12   VinylnetUK
UK  More Info   
Level 42 - World Machine EP   Level 42   World Machine
With Inner Uk, Polydor
LP   9.92   Roxcalibur
UK  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
827 487 1 De, Polydor, 0042282748713, 1985
USED LP   9.89   Inandout
Austria  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor Recs., 1985, Polh 25, Vg/ex
LP   9.92   VinylUK
UK  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Uk Polydor Long Deleted 1985
EX/EX LP   9.95   CDandVinyl
UK  More Info   
Level 42 - World Machine Vinyl   Level 42   World Machine
With Inner Polydor Polh25, 1985
EX/EX LP   9.92   thespacebar
UK  More Info   
Level 42 - World Machine Vinyl   Level 42   World Machine
Lp Vinyl, Level 42: World Machine, Polydor 827 487/dj Labels & Stamp/'85... Something About You/w...
M-/M- LP   10.50   Music Obsess
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Scarce Orig 9 Song Lp+inner 1985 U.k., Polydor
EX/EX LP   10.81   Disc Covery
UK  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Germany, 42282748713, 1985
Vg+/vg+ LP   10.99   Ingos Platte
Germany  More Info     
  Level 42   World Machine
D, Polydor 827 487-1
M- LP   10.99   Vinylspecial
Germany  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Insert Aus, Polydor, 827487-1
Vg+/Vg+ LP   11.00   Moonhop
New Zea  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
vg++/vg++ LP   11.00   stevens
USA  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor, Polh 25
Ex Nm LP   11.40   Memories
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor/us
LP   11.19   Vintage
USA  More Info   
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