I guess they threw him a bone from time to time.
― ledge, Saturday, 28 November 2015 11:54 (eight years ago) link
Mike Lindup's occasional spooky vocals are their secret weapon.
― mitch bagnet (MaresNest), Saturday, 28 November 2015 12:00 (eight years ago) link
I served Lindup once when I was working a weekend job at WH Smith's, 20 odd years ago. He was wearing a Level 42 Racing Team jacket. I wanted to say something, having been a bit obsessed with the group when I was eleven. But now I was 18 and all I cared about what Public Enemy and Pearl Jam, so I just rang up his items and took his cash. I guess he was used to not being recognised. But I still feel a bit guilty about it.
I've come to terms with my Level 42 since then. They're patchy but they have some great jazz-funk jams and the odd ersatz soul gem. I can listen to World Machine and Running In The Family without skipping, for the most part.
― I don't have the time or energy to make a counterargument (stevie), Saturday, 28 November 2015 12:03 (eight years ago) link
This would be my favourite thing they've done, I think. Led by Lindup but with a great pre chorus sung by MK that makes the song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_cie39XdWM
― mitch bagnet (MaresNest), Saturday, 28 November 2015 12:16 (eight years ago) link
And guitarist, whatever your name is
the magnificently named Boon Gould fyi
― gazcom (NickB), Saturday, 28 November 2015 13:02 (eight years ago) link
The Goulds left as King wanted to go down the full Lessons/Something About You/Running In The Family direction, they apparently didnt
― Master of Treacle, Saturday, 28 November 2015 14:11 (eight years ago) link
Make the most of the 'pop' direction, rather. Gould/King were a great rhythm section
― Master of Treacle, Saturday, 28 November 2015 14:18 (eight years ago) link