Level 42 - The Early Tapes Bonus
Review by Edgardo Vincenti
The Early Tapes Bonus by Level 42 is a must-have for any fan of 80s pop music. This album features early recordings of the band's classic hits, as well as previously unreleased tracks that showcase their raw talent and energy.
The album opens with "Sandstorm," a funky instrumental that sets the tone for the rest of the record. From there, listeners are treated to early versions of Level 42's biggest hits, including "Love Games," "Starchild," and "The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)."
But what really makes The Early Tapes Bonus stand out are the previously unreleased tracks. "Instrumental Love" is a standout, with its jazzy keyboards and infectious bassline. "Nuclear Burn" is another highlight, featuring a blistering guitar solo and driving rhythm section.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: level-42-the-early-tapes-bonus.rar- MP3 size: 102.7 mb
- FLAC size: 432.9 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn (Paradise Is Free) | ||
| Love Meeting Love (Unreleased) | ||
| Woman | ||
| Theme To Margaret | ||
| Wings Of Love | ||
| 88 (BBC 1981) | ||
| 88 | ||
| Love Meeting Love | ||
| Mr. Pink (BBC 1981) | ||
| Sandstorm | ||
| Sandstorm (BBC 1981) | ||
| Wings Of Love (US Mix) | ||
| Mr. Pink |
Video
LEVEL 42 The Early Tapes
Level 42 Sandstorm(Original Audio)
Autumn (Paradise is Free) - Level 42
Level 42 Autumn (Paraise Is Free) 1980
Level 42 - Love Meeting Love
Images
Labels
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Formats
- CDr
- Album
- Reissue
- Remastered
Notes
- Polydor CDr promo in custom printed sleeve for 2007 reissue.
- For Promotional Use Only - Not For Resale
About Level 42
At the beginning of their career, Level 42 was squarely a jazz-funk fusion band, contemporaries of fellow Brit funk groups like Atmosfear, Light of the World, Incognito, and Beggar & Co. By the end of the 80s, however, the band whose music was instantly recognizable from Mark Kings thumb-slap bass technique and associate member Wally Badarous synthesizer flourishes had crossed over to the point where they were often classified as sophisti-pop and dance-rock, equally likely to be placed in the context of Sade and the Style Council as any group that made polished, upbeat, danceable pop/rock.
Name Vars
- L42
- Левъл 42
- ìô§ë 42
Members
- Mark King
- Mike Lindup
- Lyndon Connah
- Allan Holdsworth
- Alan Murphy
- Phil Gould
- Gary Husband
- Boon Gould
- Jakko M. Jakszyk
- Sean Freeman
- Nathan King
- Pete Biggin
Summary by Edgardo Vincenti
Comments
I’ve spend my best time with this music, i was 20years old, with my girl friend on my motorcycle :)
Juat amazing timeless mmmm
Absolutely fabulous! Still as amazing now as when I first saw him play with the rest of the band way back supported by a very able band 'Sticky Stuff'. Mark King is a phenomenal bassist!
early 42 recordings were and still are awesome the brit blend of jazz funk was firing on all cylinders.debut albums by freeez-incognito+shakatak truly put uk jazz funk on the map and those albums still sound amazing today.
My god is this them now??
So good! these tunes, melodies, arrangement and memories ♥♪♫♪ -------- ► https://www.instagram.com/tv/BvU8qmMgE3r/
one of the coolest l 42 songs,bass and drum perfect line
Good funk to relax to. Love it.
Can’t believe this fantastic group have been together for forty years!! And I have had the privilege to follow them for all that time. First saw them at the top rank suite in Reading uk 1979 top gig only about 250 people there! Good times.......
Still timeless !!!! great memories from 1980/81
Brillant tune.. I still have the album.. It is really is a great tune!!!
take me back please to a time music ment something !
wonderful song <3
I can't enough of this song,so many memories & my fav Level 42 song-Beautiful:-)
My favourite Level 42 Track of all time
wow...funky and clean...
marks bass playin and vocals ...meant to be
Bassthumper
marks bass playin and vocals ...meant to be
Bassthumper
One of my very fav L42 songs:-) Does anyone know if they've ever done this LIVE????
One of the best funk-fusion songs ever written.
Funky master blaster ???
An exceptional jazz funk-fusion group and a tremendous performance.
WHAT A TUNE.......
awesome brit jazz funk these guys were so so good early days.love the groups around that time that blended the funk with jazz.Incognito-Freeez-Light of the world-Hi tension-Shakatak and many more.
Mark f***ing King!
Brilliant track
Mark King's bass COULD bring a sandstorm. Easy, bro!
Mark King Legend!
Pretty much where it all began for Level 42 during their funky instrumental era way back in 1980, great music, love it.
I absolutely love this track. It reminds me of a track for a level in sonic the hedgehog. Love Level 42.
