Level 42 co-founder Mike Lindup has a new album lined up for
release next month (28 Jul '23). "Changes 2" follows his 1990 debut solo album "Changes". In between he has released "Conversations With Silence" (2003) and "On The One" (2011).
The new album's twelve tracks includes three songs he's
previously released as singles "Atlantia" (Jul '22 which also received a Dave Lee Remix), "You Can't Live As An Island" (Nov '21) and "Time To Let Go" (Jun '21 which also received a set of remixes by Louie Vega).
Lindup formed Level 42 with Mark King and the Gould brothers (Phil and
Rowland (aka Boon)) in 1980 and played keyboards, percussion and sang
vocals. The group had major success in the 80s but disbanded in 1994 reforming in 2001 with Lindup re-joining in 2006 having been a
member of UK/Brazilian band Da Lata from 2000.
"Changes 2" navigates through upfront soul, deep funk, jazz riffs and disco
vibes and features guest artists such as vocalists
Tony Momrelle and Omar, and dance remixes from Dave Lee and
Louis Vega and even an appearance from the UK comedian
and impressionist Jon Culshaw! Produced by Reel People's Mike Patton and
Toni Economides the album features the thumb slapping
bass of Level 42's Mark King as well as a host of well
known UK musicians.
Mike tells us about the album: "Changes – so many since I began recording this album, and as the
saying goes, the one thing you can be sure of in this life. During
the four years of making this album I’ve been reflecting on the
world as I see it, the actors and actions on this grand stage of
life, love, death, prejudice, politics, separation, longing, hopes
and dreams. Musically, many of the seeds of these songs took hold a
while ago and wouldn’t let go, but to be fulfilled they needed input
and inspiration from my producers Toni and Mike, and the talents of
the singers and musicians that are featured within. My wish is that
some of these themes will resonate with you."
Out on 28 Jul but we'll post the three singles (along with a couple of
remixes) and a sneak preview of another of the album's tracks, "I Saw You In My Dreams" feat. Omar.
Click on image below for link to where you can buy from.
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artist.
"I Saw You In My Dreams" feat. Omar.
| Rating: | 8.4 |
| Explicit: | N |
| Genre/Style: | New Soul |
| Format: | Album Promo |
| Media: | Digital |
| Label: | Knapdale Records |
| Cat No: | None |
| Date: | 28/07/2023 |
| Price: | £TBC |
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