Álbum Level 42 - Canciones

Level 42

1981 |

Sello | Polydor

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El álbum de debut homónimo que inaugura la discografía de Level 42, lanzado en 1981, es una vibrante y sofisticada carta de presentación que sacudió la escena musical británica. Este trabajo presentó a una banda con un virtuosismo instrumental asombroso y un sonido único que fusionaba el jazz-funk, el soul y el pop de una forma completamente nueva. Por lo tanto, desde el primer momento, Level 42 se estableció como una propuesta diferente y de una calidad excepcional.

En primer lugar, el álbum destaca por la increíble habilidad de sus músicos. De hecho, la técnica de "slap" en el bajo de su líder y vocalista, Mark King, se convirtió instantáneamente en su seña de identidad, una ametralladora rítmica que impulsaba todas las canciones. Por consiguiente, su estilo redefinió el papel del bajo en la música pop.

Además, el disco tiene un fuerte componente instrumental, con largas secciones en las que la banda demuestra su maestría. Así pues, temas como "Sandstorm" o "Theme to Orson" son ejemplos perfectos de su faceta más jazzística. Mientras tanto, el contrapunto lo ponen los teclados y la suave voz de Mike Lindup, que junto a la de King, creaban unas armonías vocales muy distintivas. El single "Love Games" se convirtió en su primer éxito, una pieza de funk elegante y contagiosa.

En definitiva, el debut de Level 42 es una obra de una frescura y una musicalidad apabullantes. Es el sonido de cuatro jóvenes músicos de la Isla de Wight que llegaban para demostrar que se podía hacer música bailable, compleja y comercial al mismo tiempo, sentando las bases de lo que se conocería como "sophisti-pop".

Listado de canciones del álbum Level 42

Turn It OnVer letra 5:36

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Reach into to another day

And the world is just one step away

Making money living blind

It's time to change - leave it all behind

Turn it on - whenever you can

Turn it on - you know that you can

Hear the echoes in your heart

tune your minds in then make a start

Anything you want to be

Will soon become reality

Then you'll see

Turn it on - whenever you can

Turn it on - you know that you can

You're out of touch - so turn it up

You don't need much - to burn it up

Take a different point of view

And discover just what you can do

Getting closer every day

Now the world is just a step away - (don't delay)

Turn it on - whenever you can

Turn it on - you know that you can

You hit the top - so turn it up

You'll never stop - just burn it up

Turn it on (turn it on) - whenever you can

Turn it on (groovin' on) - you know that you can

Turn it on (turn it on, yeah) - whenever you can

Turn it on (just movin' on) - you know that you can

Turn it on

Turn it on

Turn it on

Turn it on
43 7:02
Why Are You Leaving 4:34
Almost ThereVer letra 5:42

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Watch the paper window - see the stars

News and views to show you who you are

Keep the money moving change the scene

Open up the market with our dreams

Almost there - you and I

Catch the fall - touch the sky

Love a lot - paper view

Now's the time - make your move

Keep the money moving

As long as we are using

Almost without knowing

Getting ego's burning

Freightend they stop turning

See the judge adjourning

Play your part and don't get in their way

Black and White they say you must believe

Now they found a sound that we obey

If you wait to long the tide will turn

Then there'll be some brand new rules to learn

Almost there - you and I

Catch the fall - touch the sky

Love a lot - paper view

Now's the time - make your move

Read a million pages

Every headline ages

Nothing ever changes

There's a time for laughing

Time will soon be passing

Make your mark before you fade away
Heathrow 4:43
Love GamesVer letra 7:25

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As I watch your face

I can see my life go by

You mean everything to me

Just can't take no more

Throw a smile my way

And the pain I feel inside

Turns to love for you

And I'm yours

Do lovers ever need to hide

The things they really feel inside

I simply need you to need me

Can't you see

Once I hoped to be

Your lover and your friend

But it turned into a game

I won't play no more

I believe I'm right

When I say you loved me too

It just can't go on

Your love games

Your love games

Do lovers ever need to hide

The things they really feel inside

If you won't show your heart to me

Set me free

Now the time has come

To show you how I feel

The love I gave to you

I can't give no more

Even now I see

The salt tears in your eyes

But it can't go on

Your love games

Your love games

Your love games

Your love games

[Repeat to fade]
Dune Tune 4:50
StarchildVer letra 6:52

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When I was an infant in my mother's arms

I would watch the starlight in her face

'Cause I was reaching out to understand the cosmic charm

I am just a starchild born in space

Way up high above the sky

All that beauty passes by

Whole worlds still unknown

And out beyond the blue

There's a place for people too

It's time for us to go

I have seen the sun shine bright in paradise

I have been there, I have seen it

Everywhere space people stare through ageless eyes

I have seen them, I believe it

Way up high above the sky

All that beauty passes by

Whole worlds still unknown

And out beyond the blue

There's a place for people too

It's time for us to go

We have time

(In my dreams)

Time and space

While we're young

(Floating free)

We can chase

To the stars

Searching for the magic in the universe

Guided by the stars that light my way

I have seen the sun shine bright in paradise

I am just a starchild born in space

If you want to go with me I'll take you there

I've been shown the secrets face to face

I have seen the sun shine bright in paradise

I am just a starchild born in space