The Chameleon Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 (edited) Like many folks I knew a few Level 42 songs, and thought they were OK, but in my mind I relegated them to 80's fluff/pop. Boy was I ever wrong. I recently got some live Level 42 shows and a bass video of Mark King. Insane! I always knew Mark King was serious player, but the more I listen to Level 42 the more I realize how kick ass they were. Killer songs, great hooks, really funky at times and even on the edge of jazz fusion and a nice mix of falcetto vocals with King's speech/song vocals. I read up on thier history and founf out they started out as a jazz/funk/fusion band and then a the request of thier label added vocals to make the sound more accessable (damn!). In any case take another listen Level 42 is more than they appear at first! Edited September 22, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Innovative bassist; awfully sappy band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Everybody who isn't a dirty stupid wook knows that the 1980's produced some great music and some great bands. Good on ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Everybody who isn't a dirty stupid wook knows that the 1980's produced some great music and some great bands. Good on ya!True, there were a fair number of memorable 80's bands. Level 42 had their Top 40 place and had more talent than most bands of their ilk. If we're talking 80's, give me The Pixes, Sonic Youth or The Replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 In highschool, I discovered how great that guy was on Bass. I haven't thought of that band in ages! Off to YouTube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 here's one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Innovative bassist; awfully sappy band.I encourage you to listen to thier live shows Jaimoe, nothing sappy in the slightest and much harder edged than thier albums. The live stuff is what converted me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paan Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 My god! Checked out the solo sample...never would have expected that from these guys... will most definitely be looking into them further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 (edited) So as luck would have it Level 42 has just released their first album of new material in over a decade!I just checked thier web-site. Sounds good too..I hope this means tour... Level 42 Homepage Edited September 22, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Innovative bassist; awfully sappy band.I encourage you to listen to thier live shows Jaimoe' date=' nothing sappy in the slightest and much harder edged than thier albums. The live stuff is what converted me.[/quote']Fair enough, but I've had decades of disliking this band in a Peter Cetera kind of way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timouse Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Peter Cetera kind of way.*shudder*now let us never speak of him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 now let us never speak of him again. But just take one last look? I know people are bummed that they missed this show. Did anyone tape it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Hmm... Level 42 are playing in Brighton in October, so they are definitely touring again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 YOU HAVE TO GO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Level have always been HUGE in Europe... very loyal following over that way... most folks I meet from over there, who really are into music, want to know what my favorite Level 42 albums/recordings are (and are fully blown away when they realize I'm basically un-acquainted with all of it)live videos are definately worth checkin out, some great stuff out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted September 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Hmm... Level 42 are playing in Brighton in October, so they are definitely touring again.Agreed you must go and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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