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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	nex/nex	LP	$10.40	Acousticsoup	UK
Level 42	World Machine Lp Vinyl, Level 42: World Machine, Polydor 827 487/dj Labels & Stamp/'85... Something About Y...	M-/M-	LP	$10.50	Music Obsess	USA
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	$14.95	Vinyl Soluti	Austral
Level 42	World Machine Germany, 42282748713, 1985	Vg+/vg+	LP	$10.49	Ingos Platte	Germany
Level 42	World Machine Polydor, 1985, Ex/ex		LP	$13.20	VinylUK	UK
Level 42	World Machine Uk Polydor Polh25 Classic Album 1985	EX/EX	LP	$10.95	CDandVinyl	UK
Level 42	World Machine Insert Aus, Polydor, 827487-1	Vg+/Vg+	LP	$11.00	Moonhop	New Zea
Level 42	World Machine Tracklisting: A1 World Machine (5:13) A2 Physical Presence (5:26) A3 Something About You (4:22)...	VG+	LP	$12.95	Record Store	Italy
Level 42	World Machine Brazil	VG VG	LP	$11.50	sebo do disc	Brasil
Level 42	World Machine Polydor Polh 25 Usa	EX/EX	LP	$11.82	Ear of the	UK
Level 42	World Machine Level 42 world Machine Polydor, 827487-1y1, 1985	S 8 9 8	LP	$12.05	CyrCo	USA
Level 42	World Machine Near Mint (nm Or M-) Polydor, 827 487-1	Near Mint	LP	$12.42	holygrail	Germany
Level 42	World Machine	vg++/vg++	LP	$12.65	stevens	USA
Level 42	World Machine - Notch Cut In Sleeve. Something About You, World Machine, Physical Presence, Leaving Me Now, Ho...	VG+/VG+	LP	$13.20	BeatStreetRe	UK
Level 42	World Machine Uk 9 Track Original Lp + Inner P/s (polh25) Uk, Polh25	M-/M-	LP	$13.37	Encore	UK
Level 42	World Machine 827 487-1 Still In Shrink With Pink Sticker	NM/NM	LP	$13.20	MightyVinyl	USA
Level 42	World Machine Spanish Titles On Label And Back Cover, Lyrics On Bc Argentina, Polydor, 27293, 1986	ex/nm	LP	$14.00	Sudamerica	Argenti
Level 42	World Machine Brazil, Polydor, 8274871, 86	ex-	LP	$14.00	Faunus	Brasil
Level 42	World Machine Polydor, 827-343	VG+/ NM	LP	$14.56	Allvinyl	USA
Level 42	World Machine L24780 vinyl-lp Condition: Mint Barcode: 042282748713 Year:' Title: World Machine Style: Pop - R Special Order		LP	$14.84	CDExpress	Netherl
Level 42	World Machine Gr, Polygram	EX	LP	$16.49	Asbury Park	Italy
Level 42	World Machine Picture Sleeve 9 rare Yugoslavian Pressing Yugoslavia, Polydor, 827-487	Used Excel	LP	$17.98	bitsandgroov	Belgium
Level 42	World Machine Uk Sleeve Ex- Polydor, Polh25	EX	LP	$19.80	Sweet Memori	UK
Level 42	World Machine		LP	$23.06	Jump-In-Jack	Italy
Level 42	World Machine 85 Nl, P* Polydor		LP	$30.15	Black Rhythm	Netherl

Artist	Title	Condition	Format	Price USD [Change]	Seller	Location
Level 42	World Machine 1985 Polydor, 422-827 487-1	M- M-	LP	$35.02	LPJUNKIE	USA
Level 42	World Machine Cassette Polydor	M-/M-	Cassette	$2.35	H&E Reco	Germany
Level 42	World Machine Limited Edition-bonus 12" Mixes Side: Love Games (us Mix), Hot Water, Sun Goes Down (upfront...	EX/EX	Cassette	$3.00	Vinyl In The	UK
Level 42	World Machine Polydor Polhc 25, Vg+ Or Better 10 Trk, 1985		Cassette	$4.79	Shop4Vinyl	UK
Level 42	World Machine Uk, Polydor, Polhc25	EX EX	Cassette	$4.95	Steve Fisher	UK
Level 42	World Machine Cassette, 9 Songs 1. Something About You 2. World Machine 3. Physical Presence 4. Leavi...	NEW	Cassette	$5.00	Horizons	USA
Level 42	World Machine Polydor Recs., 1985, Polhc 25, Ex/ex, Ps.		Cassette	$6.60	VinylUK	UK
Level 42	World Machine Uk Polydor Polhc25 Cassette Album 10 Tracks 1985	M/M	Cassette	$8.95	CDandVinyl	UK
Level 42	World Machine 1985 Polydor:polhc25 Uk	VG/VG	Cassette	$11.36	Ear of the	UK
Level 42	World Machine Poly 827487x1 cassette Rare! Cond: Mint- Title: World Machine Rock Special Order		Cassette	$16.34	CDExpress	Netherl
Level 42	World Machine Uk	EX/EX	7"	$12.74	Ear of the	UK
Level 42	World Machine Plain Cover Polydor Rec..	m-	12"	$5.50	jpdiscosound	USA
Level 42	World Machine Polydor, 764854	Near Mint	12"	$6.80	Music Meltdo	UK
Level 42	World Machine 2 Mixes Polydor, 885 471-1	VG+/VG+	12"	$6.93	Platterpus	USA
Level 42	World Machine - Promo Copy - S Pettibone Remix - Wol Usa, Polydor*, 1985	VG+/VG+	12"	$8.25	BeatStreetRe	UK
Level 42	World Machine Shep Pettibone Usa, Polydor, 885 471-1, 1985	ps	12"	$8.62	Black Rhythm	Netherl
Level 42	World Machine U.s Polydor	vg/ex	12"	$8.66	Acousticsoup	UK
Level 42	World Machine In Stock. Shipped Within 24 Hours. Confirmation Email After Shipping. Number Of Media (discs, Tap...	used/gebra	12"	$8.98	Total Recall	Germany
Level 42	World Machine Polydor Pospx 776-dj 1985 Pre-release 4 Track 12" In Plain White Die-cut Sleeve	M-	12"	$11.39	VinylnetUK	UK
Level 42	World Machine Recs 4 Track Uk Promo, Plain Slv Polydor Ltd, Pospx 776-dj, 1985		12"	$11.55	salter	UK
Level 42	World Machine Sleep On My Heart / Leaving Me Now / Dream Crazy .. Pospx776-dj Promo Polydor	EX	12"	$11.55	Capital	UK
Level 42	World Machine Polydor Recs., 1985, 776 Dj, Ex, Diecut Sleeve, Pre Release.		12"	$19.80	VinylUK	UK
Level 42	World Machine Inc. Something About You Uk, Polydor, 1985-01-01 00:00:00		12"	$16.48	Hard To Find	UK
Level 42	World Machine Usa	EX/EX	12"	$17.33	F.B. Records	UK
Level 42	World Machine 5.10/i Sleep On My Heart/leaving Me 5.06/dream Crazy 3.53 Uk Promo Pospx776-dj Uk	EX	12"	$26.45	Ear of the	UK

Artist	Title	Condition	Format	Price USD [Change]	Seller	Location
Level 42	World Machine Lp Polh 25, Polydor	EX	Other	$8.25	AVID RECORDS	UK
Level 42	World Machine Original Inner Sleeve lp + Cdr Combo - This Price Includes Original Lp Plus A Backup Cdr Of The ...	VG+ VG+	Other	$15.75	Never Ending	Canada
Level 42	World Machine Lp+cdr Copy -- This Is Not A Commercial Cd. It Is A Vinyl Record Album With A Custom Made Convers...	VG+/EX	LP+CDR	$32.99	Solid Viper	USA
Level 42	World Machine Lp+custom Cd-in Stock-ships In 48 Hours! Polydor, 827-343	NEW	LP+CDR	$43.68	Allvinyl	USA
Level 42	World Machine Lp + Cdr Copy: Ex Picture Cover Rw, Stained Cover With 9 Tracks. Polydor:28274871y1: This Is Special Order	NEW	LP+CDR	$47.95	cdBBQ	USA
Level 42	World Machine Lp + Cdr Digitally Remastered W/ Original Artwork & Inserts. --these Are Not Commercial Cds,...	S 8 9 8	LP+CDR	$49.22	CyrCo	USA
Level 42	World Machine 12" Single + Cdr Copy: Ex 2 Mixes Polydor:8854711: This Is An Excellent 12" Single Special Order	NEW	12"+CDR	$41.95	cdBBQ	USA

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