Album: Gold by Level 42 (2005)
Genre: Pop-Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Passionate
Format: Compilation

Description: Released in 2005, Gold preceded Lessons in Love: The Collection as a two-disc overview of Level 42. Both have the basics, but there are slight differences when it comes to deeper album-cut selections and single edits versus album versions. Either set will do. Most of the group's essential songs, including "Love Meeting Love," "Starchild," "The Chinese Way," "The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)," "Something About You," and "Lessons in Love," are here. For whatever reason, neither one of their last two U.K. top A-sides, "All Over You" and "Love in a Peaceful World," is included. Lessons in Love lacks those songs, too.

Artist Background: Level 42 are an English pop rock and jazz-funk band who had a number of worldwide and UK hits during the 1980s and 1990s. The band gained fame for their high-calibre musicianship-in particular that of Mark King, whose percussive slap-bass guitar technique provided the driving groove of many of the band's hits. The band are also known for the combination of King's lead vocals and keyboard player Mike Lindup's falsetto backing vocals. Having been a very successful live and studio band in the 19... Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop-Rock, Rock/Pop, Passionate, 2000s, Compilation

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 1 votes


Released in 2005, Gold preceded Lessons in Love: The Collection as a two-disc overview of Level 42. Both have the basics, but there are slight differences when it comes to deeper album-cut selections and single edits versus album versions. Either set will do. Most of the group's essential songs, including "Love Meeting Love," "Starchild," "The Chinese Way," "The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)," "Something About You," and "Lessons in Love," are here. For whatever reason, neither one of their last two U.K. top A-sides, "All Over You" and "Love in a Peaceful World," is included. Lessons in Love lacks those songs, too.

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