Top tracks — play these first
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The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up) — This track encapsulates the band's fusion of infectious grooves and soulful melodies, highlighting their knack for catchy hooks and rhythmic complexity.
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Micro Kid — With its synth-driven sound and introspective lyrics, this song exemplifies Level 42's ability to combine thought-provoking themes with an upbeat dance rhythm.
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A Pharaoh’s Dream (of Endless Time) — This track features intricate bass lines and rich harmonies, showcasing the band's musical prowess while exploring themes of time and existence.
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
- prefer straightforward, concise tracks
- seek immediate gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 1, 1983, Standing in the Light marked Level 42's third studio album. Following their breakthrough with the critically acclaimed World Machine, this album solidified their reputation in the UK music scene. At this point, the band was fully embracing their signature sound, showcasing complex musicianship alongside catchy melodies.
- 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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