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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 [Change]	Seller	Location
Level 42	World Machine Polydor 4228274872. 10 Tracks	VG/VG	CD	$5.00	Beaver Hut	USA
Level 42	World Machine		CD	$11.55	Replay Music	UK
Level 42	World Machine	VG	CD	$11.70	discservice	Netherl
Level 42	World Machine Tracklist:< West Germany, Polydor, 829 627-2, 1984	Record/CD:	CD	$14.80	CD-Maxi-Sing	Netherl
Level 42	World Machine Uk	VG/VG	CD	$17.34	Ear of the	UK
Level 42	World Machine German 10 Track Original Cd P/s (8274872) German, 8274872	M-/M-	CD	$17.82	Encore	UK
Level 42	World Machine Includes Extra Track Uk Or As Shown, (827 487)	EX/EX	CD	$24.75	Rock Revelat	UK
Level 42	World Machine 1077 used, Condition Sleeve/record: Vg++/ Vg++ Polydor Germany Cd Special Order		CD	$22.07	CDExpress	Netherl
Level 42	World Machine Deluxe Ed.2007 Digitally Remastered And Expanded Two Cd Deluxe Edition Of The Band's 1985 C Ppol,...	Brand New	CD	$23.76	MusicImport	USA
Level 42	World Machine Uk, Polydor, 827487-2 1985 + Extr	VG+	CD	$25.20	Vinylshop	UK
Level 42	World Machine Domestic Cd. 2007 Digitally Remastered And Expanded Two Cd Deluxe Edition Of The Band's 1985 Comm...	NEW	CD	$27.90	SilverDisc	USA
Level 42	World Machine Long-deleted Japan	New/Sealed	CD	$29.70	ROBERTS	Japan
Level 42	World Machine 84 D, P* Polydor		CD	$29.81	Black Rhythm	Netherl
Level 42	World Machine Year: 1990; Label: Fontana Polydor; tracks: 1. Something About You 4:25; 2. World Machine 5:16; ...	Like New	CD	$30.96	SSM Music	USA
Level 42	World Machine 2007 Digitally Remastered And Expanded Two Cd Deluxe Edition Of The Band's 1985 Commercial Breakt...	New	CD	$31.43	VibrantSound	USA
Level 42	World Machine	New	CD	$31.93	HARD TO FIND	USA
Level 42	World Machine 2007 Digitally Remastered And Expanded Two Cd Deluxe Edition Of The Band's 1985 Commercial Breakt...	New	CD	$32.27	CDQuest	USA
Level 42	World Machine Hard To Find Item.	NEW	CD	$32.81	GrooveNet	USA
Level 42	World Machine Japan Promo 1988 Issue Cd With Obi - Still Sealed! P2825087	sealed sea	CD	$41.60	Tokyo Music	Japan
Level 42	World Machine	EX/EX	CD	$51.10	F-seventies	France
Level 42	World Machine Inner Sleeve Uk, Polydor, Polh 25, 1985	Vg	LP	$2.48	Alan Hare	UK
Level 42	World Machine In Stock. Shipped Within 24 Hours. Confirmation Email After Shipping. Number Of Media (discs, Tap...	used/gebra	LP	$2.95	Total Recall	Germany
Level 42	World Machine / 1985 Decatalog Number: 827487-4 Polydor	VG+/VG+	LP	$2.96	H&E Reco	Germany
Level 42	World Machine Picture Cover rw, Stained Cover november - Order 5 Or More Items And Recieve 15% Off! with 9 T...	EX VG	LP	$2.99	Metrowax	USA
Level 42	World Machine Cover Is Intact And In Nice Condition. My Ratings Go From Near Mint To Ex+, Not Nm To Vg+. Near...	Ex+	LP	$2.99	Alfred Carte	USA

Artist	Title	Condition	Format	Price USD [Change]	Seller	Location
Level 42	World Machine * Uk Polydor, With Lyric Inner Polh 25	VG/EX	LP	$3.00	Pink Moon	UK
Level 42	World Machine Polydor, 827847	NM/NM	LP	$3.24	Nick's World	USA
Level 42	World Machine 9 Track Lp. Uk Pressing 1985 Polydor, Polh 25	ex	LP	$3.30	Billys Vinyl	UK
Level 42	World Machine Inc Ger, Polydor, 827 487-1, 1985	Nm Ex	LP	$3.61	RECORD WORLD	Norway
Level 42	World Machine Ois	C:VG,M:VG	LP	$3.85	recordsale	Germany
Level 42	World Machine 0 stereo--inner Sleeve (m-) Ca, Polydor, 2009	NM / NM	LP	$4.00	RECORD KINGD	Canada
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
Level 42	World Machine 9 Tracks 1.something About You 2.world Machine 3.physical Pre Canada, Polydor, 2009, 1985	Vg+/m-	LP	$4.24	Oliver Sudde	Canada
Level 42	World Machine D, Polydor 827 487-1	M-	LP	$4.44	Vinylspecial	Germany
Level 42	World Machine Features The Hit "something About You", Small Notch Cut On Cover, Small Silver Dot Stic...	EX NM	LP	$4.35	Progadelic	USA
Level 42	World Machine Uk, Polydor, Polh 25, 1985	ps	LP	$5.11	Black Rhythm	Netherl
Level 42	World Machine Polygram, 827487, 1985	EX/EX	LP	$5.00	pat music	Italy
Level 42	World Machine 33 stereo Polydor, Polh 25, 1985	EX / EX	LP	$4.87	Kinace	UK
Level 42	World Machine Original Inner Sleeve Canada, Polydor, Polr2009, 1986	VG+ VG+	LP	$5.25	Never Ending	Canada
Level 42	World Machine Small Cut Polydor, 827 487-1 Y-1	VG+/VG++	LP	$5.28	Platterpus	USA
Level 42	World Machine Polydor Records	M-	LP	$5.50	jpdiscosound	USA
Level 42	World Machine Polydor polh 25 inner Sleeve	ex/ex	LP	$4.95	reeves	UK
Level 42	World Machine Incl. "something About You"	VG+ VG+	LP	$5.75	Brothers	USA
Level 42	World Machine With Inner Lyric Bag / Signs Of Sticker Removal Front Cover Germany, Polydor, 827 487-1, 1985	G/VG	LP	$5.93	154	Belgium
Level 42	World Machine 1985 Yugoslavia, Rtb, St 2223457	EX/EX	LP	$6.00	KARMA VINYL	Croatia
Level 42	World Machine Inner Sleeve With Lyrics - Tracks: World Machine 5:13 / Physical Presence 5:26 / Something About ...	VG+ VG	LP	$6.22	12inch	Germany
Level 42	World Machine		LP	$6.91	sugarball	UK
Level 42	World Machine De, 1985	VG+ VG+	LP	$6.52	Bluesite	Germany
Level 42	World Machine Vscw / No Sleeve Polydor 422-827-487 Y-1, Bk, 1985	M-	LP	$6.60	Krohn's Boul	USA
Level 42	World Machine With Inner Polh25	EX/VG	LP	$7.59	redblob	UK

Artist	Title	Condition	Format	Price USD [Change]	Seller	Location
Level 42	World Machine Polydor Recs., 1985, Polh 25, Vg/ex		LP	$8.25	VinylUK	UK
Level 42	World Machine Usa Pressing On Polydor, Nm/nm Usa, Polydor, 422-827 487-1, 1985		LP	$7.39	Poplife	Germany
Level 42	World Machine 1985 Polydor 827 487-1	VG+/EX	LP	$7.19	Solid Viper	USA
Level 42	World Machine Polydor	EX/M-	LP	$7.26	Hip City	UK
Level 42	World Machine With Inner Polydor Polh25, 1985	EX/EX	LP	$8.25	thespacebar	UK
Level 42	World Machine Inner Orig, Polydor, 1985	EE	LP	$7.59	Lost Chord	Scotlan
Level 42	World Machine Polydor, 1985, 827 487-1, Germany worldclassrecs nl 1	Ex, Ex	LP	$7.70	WorldClass	Netherl
Level 42	World Machine N/a Polydor, Polh25, 1985	Ex/Ex	LP	$6.60	Kellys	UK
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
Level 42	World Machine Uk Polydor Wos 1985	EX/EX	LP	$7.95	CDandVinyl	UK
Level 42	World Machine Polydor 827 487 / 1985	NM / NM	LP	$7.99	Musical Ener	USA
Level 42	World Machine Us Polydor. 8274871	EX/EX	LP	$8.00	skeleton	UK
Level 42	World Machine Polydor 827 487-1 Y-1	^NM/NM	LP	$8.00	Memory Lane	USA
Level 42	World Machine Scarce Orig 9 Song Lp+inner 1985 U.k., Polydor	EX/EX	LP	$8.99	Disc Covery	UK
Level 42	World Machine Polydor	VG+ VG+	LP	$8.05	Finyl Vinyl	Canada
Level 42	World Machine Lyric Inner	Ex+/Ex+	LP	$7.59	VinylnetUK	UK
Level 42	World Machine Polydor, Polh 25	Ex Nm	LP	$9.49	Memories	UK
Level 42	World Machine With Inner Uk, Polydor		LP	$8.25	Roxcalibur	UK
Level 42	World Machine Very Nice Picture Cover!! Little Sticker On Cover. Album Contains 9 Tracks Germany, Polydor, 8274...	EX	LP	$10.27	80sfunk	Germany
Level 42	World Machine Polydor	nex/ex	LP	$10.40	Acousticsoup	UK

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