Released 44 years ago this August
The Pursuit of Accidents
Level 42 · 1982
58 min · 10 tracks · new wave · pop rock · jazz-funk
A vibrant blend of dance-rock and jazz-funk woven with intricate melodies and thoughtful lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove exploration
- thoughtful lyrics for reflection
- danceable rhythms for socializing
- dynamic melodies with intricate layers
- ideal for evening gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- want short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Pursuit of Accidents is Level 42's third studio album, released in 1982, following their breakthrough with the previous album, 'Dude.' At this point, the band was solidifying their sound, blending pop rock with sophisticated jazz elements while expanding their appeal beyond the UK.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jamiroquai· Earth, Wind & Fire· Chic
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Weave Your Spell 5:31
- 2 The Pursuit of Accidents 7:45
- 3 Last Chance 4:32
- 4 Are You Hearing (What I Hear)? 5:00
- 5 You Can’t Blame Louis 5:07
- 6 Eyes Waterfalling (The Prodigy) 6:00
- 7 Shapeshifter 5:11
- 8 The Chinese Way 5:55
- 9 The Chinese Way (extended John Luongo remix) 7:25
- 10 You Can’t Blame Louis (extended remix) 6:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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