Last month we gave you the heads up (and a sneak preview of one of the album's tracks, "I Saw You In My Dreams" feat. Omar) on the forthcoming album by Level 42 co-founder Mike Lindup "Changes 2" which is released today. It's his fourth solo album and follows
his 1990 debut "Changes", "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."
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| Rating: | 8.4 |
| Explicit: | N |
| Genre/Style: | New Soul |
| Format: | Album |
| Media: | Digital |
| Label: | Knapdale Records |
| Cat No: | None |
| Date: | 28/07/2023 |
| Price: | £7.99 |
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