Top tracks — play these first
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Running in the Family — This track encapsulates the band's unique blend of pop and funk while showcasing their signature melodic hooks and tight rhythms.
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Lessons in Love — A defining hit that combines heartfelt lyrics with an infectious groove, demonstrating the band's ability to merge emotion with danceable beats.
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Something About You — This track exemplifies Level 42's knack for crafting catchy hooks, with its smooth instrumentation and memorable chorus making it a highlight of their catalog.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting, feel-good vibes
- engaging melodic hooks
- smooth, flowing transitions
- rich sonic textures
- reflective late-night listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, Level Best marked a significant moment for Level 42 as it compiled their greatest hits and solidified their status after the commercial success of their previous albums. This compilation arrived following their peak with the album Running in the Family, which had catapulted them into international fame.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jamiroquai· Earth, Wind & Fire· Chic
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Lessons in Love
The verse shifts perspective to offer both vulnerability and resilience, addressing themes of love lost and lessons learned.
This structural choice deepens the emotional impact, allowing listeners to connect with both the regret and hope inherent in relationships.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Running in the Family 3:56
- 2 The Sun Goes Down 3:43
- 3 Something About You 3:43
- 4 Tracie 3:24
- 5 Starchild 3:51
- 6 It’s Over 4:39
- 7 Hot Water 3:38
- 8 Take Care of Yourself 4:28
- 9 Heaven in My Hands 4:08
- 10 Children Say 4:27
- 11 Love Games 4:28
- 12 The Chinese Way 3:57
- 13 Leaving Me Now 3:33
- 14 Lessons in Love 4:00
- 15 Micro Kid 3:48
- 16 Take a Look 4:41
- 17 To Be With You Again 3:56
- 18 The Chant Has Begun 4:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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