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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 USD
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    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor 4228274872. 10 Tracks
VG/VG CD   $5.00   Beaver Hut
USA  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
N/a Polydor, 827487-2, 1985
Ex/Ex CD   $9.72   Kellys
UK  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
CD   $11.34   Replay Music
UK  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   $11.60   Snow Records
Japan  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
VG CD   $10.98   discservice
Netherl  More Info     
World Machine - Level 42   Level 42   World Machine
West Germany, Polydor, 829 627-2, 1984
Record/CD: CD   $12.50   CD-Maxi-Sing
Netherl  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
1077 used, Condition Sleeve/record: Vg++/ Vg++ Polydor Germany Cd Special Order
CD   $20.71   CDExpress
Netherl  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Includes Extra Track Uk Or As Shown, (827 487)
EX/EX CD   $24.29   Rock Revelat
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Uk, Polydor, 827487-2 1985 + Extr
VG+ CD   $25.20   Vinylshop
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
2007 Digitally Remastered And Expanded Two Cd Deluxe Edition Of The Band's 1985 Commercial Breakt...
New CD   $29.71   CDQuest
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Long-deleted Japan
New/Sealed CD   $29.15   ROBERTS
Japan  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Japan Promo 1988 Issue Cd With Obi - Still Sealed! P2825087
sealed sea CD   $41.60   Tokyo Music
Japan  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
EX/EX CD   $51.10   F-seventies
France  More Info     
Level 42 - World Machine Album   Level 42   World Machine
/ Inner Sleeve Has A Small Tear / Note: All My ' S A L E / 1 Euro ' Items Are Perfectly Playable ...
VG+/VG LP   $1.39   hi-vinyl
Netherl  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Polh25 + Lyric Bag
VG/M LP   $1.73   JACKS
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
* Uk Polydor, With Lyric Inner Polh 25
VG/EX LP   $2.00   Pink Moon
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Inner Sleeve Uk, Polydor, Polh 25, 1985
Vg LP   $2.43   Alan Hare
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
In Stock. Shipped Within 24 Hours. Confirmation Email After Shipping. Number Of Media (discs, Tap...
used/gebra LP   $2.77   Total Recall
Germany  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
/ 1985 De catalog Number: 827487-4 Polydor
VG+/VG+ LP   $2.78   H&E Records
Germany  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Picture Cover rw, Stained Cover hot Deals In July!! Order 5 For 10% Off, Order 10 For 25% Off!!...
EX VG LP   $2.99   Metrowax
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor, 827847
NM/NM LP   $3.24   Nick's World
USA  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Inc Ger, Polydor, 827 487-1, 1985
Nm Ex LP   $3.14   RECORD WORLD
Norway  More Info   
Level 42 - World Machine Record   Level 42   World Machine
9 Track Lp. Uk Pressing 1985 Polydor, Polh 25
ex LP   $3.24   Billys Vinyl
UK  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
0 stereo--inner Sleeve (m-) Ca, Polydor, 2009
NM / NM LP   $4.00   RECORD KINGD
Canada  More Info     

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    Level 42   World Machine
Level 42- World Machine Lp Vinyl track Listing: 1. Something About You 4:25 2. Wor...
Vg LP   $4.00   Gameworn
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   $4.35   Progadelic
USA  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
33 stereo Polydor, Polh 25, 1985
EX / EX LP   $4.78   Kinace
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Uk, Polydor, Polh 25, 1985
ps LP   $4.80   Black Rhythm
Netherl  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 LP   Level 42   World Machine
D, Polydor 827 487-1
M- LP   $5.56   Vinylspecial
Germany  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 CD   Level 42   World Machine
Small Cut Polydor, 827 487-1 Y-1
VG+/VG++ LP   $5.28   Platterpus
USA  More Info   
Level 42 - World Machine Single   Level 42   World Machine
C:EX,M:NM LP   $5.41   recordsale
Germany  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor Records
M- LP   $5.50   jpdiscosound
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor polh 25 inner Sleeve
ex/ex LP   $4.86   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
1985
GE, VG+/VG LP   $6.12   Bluesite
Germany  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor
EX/M- LP   $7.00   Hip City
UK  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Vscw / No Sleeve Polydor 422-827-487 Y-1, Bk, 1985
M- LP   $6.60   Krohn's Boul
USA  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
With Inner Polh25
EX/VG LP   $7.45   redblob
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor Recs., 1985, Polh 25, Vg/ex
LP   $8.10   VinylUK
UK  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
1985 Polydor 827 487-1
VG+/EX LP   $7.19   Solid Viper
USA  More Info   
Level 42 - World Machine EP   Level 42   World Machine
With Inner Polydor Polh25, 1985
EX/EX LP   $8.10   thespacebar
UK  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor, 1985, 827 487-1, Germany worldclassrecs nl 1
Ex, Ex LP   $7.23   WorldClass
Netherl  More Info     
Level 42 - World Machine Vinyl   Level 42   World Machine
Usa Pressing On Polydor, Nm/nm Usa, Polydor, 422-827 487-1, 1985
LP   $7.63   Poplife
Germany  More Info     
Level 42 - World Machine Vinyl   Level 42   World Machine
827 487 1 De, Polydor, 0042282748713, 1985
USED LP   $7.74   Inandout Dis
Austria  More Info   

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    Level 42   World Machine
N/a Polydor, Polh25, 1985
Ex/Ex LP   $6.48   Kellys
UK  More Info   
  Level 42   World Machine
Level 42 - World Machine / 1985 Polydor Records 827 487-1 Y-1 tracks 1 Something About You Ba...
Vg++/m- LP   $7.95   darrynray's 
USA  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Uk Polydor Wos 1985
EX/EX LP   $7.95   CDandVinyl
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
Us Polydor. 8274871
EX/EX LP   $8.00   skeleton
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor 827 487-1 Y-1
^NM/NM LP   $8.00   Memory Lane
USA  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Scarce Orig 9 Song Lp+inner 1985 U.k., Polydor
EX/EX LP   $8.83   Disc Covery
UK  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor
VG+ VG+ LP   $8.05   Finyl Vinyl
Canada  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Lyric Inner
Ex+/Ex+ LP   $7.45   VinylnetUK
UK  More Info   
  Level 42   World Machine
Company Sticker On Shrink, Shrink(opened), 9trk, Vinyl Records 042282748713 Usa, Polygram, 82748...
EX M- LP   $9.02   Snow Records
Japan  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Inner Orig, Polydor, 1985
EE LP   $9.31   Lost Chord
Scotlan  More Info     
  Level 42   World Machine
With Inner Uk, Polydor
LP   $8.10   Roxcalibur
UK  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Very Nice Picture Cover!! Little Sticker On Cover. Album Contains 9 Tracks Germany, Polydor, 8274...
EX LP   $9.97   80sfunk
Germany  More Info   
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor, Polh 25
Ex Nm LP   $9.31   Memories
UK  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Polydor
nex/ex LP   $10.20   Acousticsoup
UK  More Info   
  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
World Machine/physical Presence/something About You/leaving Me Now/i Sleep On My Heart/it's Not T...
Ex Ex LP   $12.89   Vinyl Soluti
Austral  More Info   
  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   $10.69   coolforever
Canada  More Info     
    Level 42   World Machine
Germany, 42282748713, 1985
Vg+/vg+ LP   $9.73   Ingos Platte
Germany  More Info     
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