Standing In The Light by Level 42
About the album Standing In The Light
Standing In The Light is the fourth album by Level 42, released in 1983. It marked a turning point for the British band, becoming their first album to enter the Top 10 of the UK charts, reaching number 9 and achieving gold status in their home country.
The album signaled the band's transition from jazz-funk instrumental forms to more structured, rhythmic pop tracks. The album's sonic identity is characterized by Mark King's iconic slapping bass and Mike Lindup's melodic synths. It includes the legendary hit 'The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)', which reached number 10, as well as the dynamic 'Micro-Kid'.
The album's standout feature is its production. Level 42 enlisted two key members of the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire. Larry Dunn and Verdine White took over the production, infusing the band's British sound with their authentic American soul and funk aesthetic. In fact, this was the band's first album to contain no instrumental tracks at all, as all songs now featured lyrics.
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