Standing in the Light
Level 42 · 1983
111 min · 20 tracks · new wave · pop rock · jazz-funk
A vibrant fusion of dance-rock and jazz-funk crafted for club atmospheres and radio play.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- danceable rhythms for social settings
- engaging extended versions to savor
- vibrant energy for upbeat moments
- wave-like pacing for varied moods
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, concise tracks
- seek immediate gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 1, 1983, 'Standing in the Light' was Level 42's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'World Machine'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation in the UK music scene and beginning to gain international recognition, particularly in the US.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jamiroquai· Earth, Wind & Fire· Chic
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Micro Kid 4:45
- 2 The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up) 4:14
- 3 Out of Sight Out of Mind 5:12
- 4 Dance on Heavy Weather 4:31
- 5 A Pharaoh’s Dream (of Endless Time) 4:22
- 6 Standing in the Light 3:42
- 7 I Want Eyes 4:59
- 8 People 4:55
- 9 The Machine Stops 4:12
- 10 Micro Kid (7″ edit) 3:52
- 11 Can’t Walk You Home (short version) 4:17
- 12 Micro Kid (dub version) 7:30
Disc 2
- 1 Micro Kid (12″ extended) 7:14
- 2 Can’t Walk You Home 6:58
- 3 The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up) (12″ extended) 6:12
- 4 Out of Sight Out of Mind (extended version) 8:48
- 5 Micro Kid (Specially remixed version) 7:31
- 6 Standing in the Light (extended) 7:25
- 7 The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up) (Upfront mix) 4:15
- 8 Micro Kid (live) 6:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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