Staring at the Sun
Level 42 · 1988
49 min · 10 tracks · new wave · pop rock · jazz-funk
A vibrant blend of jazz-funk grooves and new wave synths with soaring pop melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove satisfaction
- uplifting melodies for sunny days
- vibrant background for social gatherings
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- smooth transitions between tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy music
- seek experimental or disjointed sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, 'Staring at the Sun' was Level 42's sixth studio album and marked a transitional phase for the band as they navigated commercial success. At this point, they had already secured their place in the UK charts with hits from previous albums like 'World Machine' and were experimenting with a more polished sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jamiroquai· Earth, Wind & Fire· Chic
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heaven in My Hands 4:41
- 2 I Don't Know Why 4:23
- 3 Take a Look 4:41
- 4 Over There 4:01
- 5 Silence 4:57
- 6 Tracie 4:51
- 7 Staring at the Sun 4:44
- 8 Two Hearts Collide 4:10
- 9 Man 7:24
- 10 Gresham Blues 5:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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