Past Lives (The Best Of The RCA Years) is an essential compilation drawing from Level 42's prolific period on RCA, capturing the British band at a compelling creative peak. Known for their irresistible fusion of funk, pop, and jazz-influenced grooves, Level 42 carved out a distinctive sound that set them apart from their contemporaries throughout the late 1980s and into the 1990s.
At the heart of their appeal is the virtuosic bass work of Mark King, whose slap technique and melodic instincts give tracks like "Guaranteed" and "Overtime" an infectious energy that holds up brilliantly decades later. Alongside smooth vocals and polished songwriting, this collection showcases the full range of the band's craft — from danceable pop hooks to more emotionally resonant ballads — making it a rewarding listen for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Music On Vinyl
- Genre: Electronic, Pop
- Release Date: 04/25/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Past Lives
A2. Guaranteed
A3. Overtime
A4. My Father's Shoes
B1. Forever Now
B2. All Over You
B3. Love In A Peaceful World
C1. Model Friend
C2. Romance
C3. One In A Million
C4. Don't Bother Me
D1. Seven Years
D2. Lasso The Moon
D3. Set Me Up
D4. If You Were Mine
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