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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Level To Mark King's Talent!, June 21, 2001
Mark King, former frontman and bass player for Britfunk masters, Level 42, steps in a new direction with his second solo album. Some may feel the album was a little too "AC," but I disagree. The single "Bitter Moon" is fantastic and should have seen more airplay. The album is a great collage of styles and sounds, but you never forget this is Mark King. Unlike his first solo album, which contained nearly all of the members of Level 42, this truly is a glimpse into King's diversity. While considered one of the World's greatest bass players (nicknamed Thunderthumbs) his bass is more subdued and the vocals take center stage. King has always had a great voice and the songs give you an opportunity to enjoy it. A perfect addition to this album is Trash, which King released himself. A must for the Level 42 fan, and a great sleeper album for the masses.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The ghost of Level 42..., May 5, 2000
...or more accurately, the ghost of Mike Lindup. This is a new-style Level 42 without Mike in the background. However his voice still seems to drift in at times where Mark has obviously made an effort to retain the Level 42 style. I'm not saying it's bad - hell, I still wish Level 42 were pumping out the hits - but it would be nice to concentrate on Mark alone. Not once in the album does he show off his bassist skills; Nothing like the start of "Love Games", etc. In fact, the bass seems to be subordinate to the keyboards, and most of the time sounds like a sequenced bass track played by a keyboard. In saying that, he sure knows how to write and produce catchy songs. This album is otherwise brilliant, and any of you who like me were skeptical of a solo being good need not worry about it. Mark is as brilliant as ever in this album. And of course, if you're a keyboard freak like me, the arrangements will grab your attention as always.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shiny, wonderful, beautiful, perfect music, September 14, 1999
I have been a Level 42 fan since I was 15. Nine years later, and having gone through several different musical phases (goth, metal, alternative, drum & bass - you name it), for some reason there has never been anything better than Level 42's music. Even when I was really trying to be cool (!), I still found myself going back to Level 42 long after I tired of everything else. I am still playing their music and over the last couple of months have practically worn `One Man' out. For me, the high points of Level 42's discography are not just their greatest hits, but songs like `Two Solitudes', `Out of sight, out of mind', and `Floating life.' `One Man' has the best of all these songs - the harmonies, melodies, keyboards, guitars, everything - and much more. Among the best songs are `Bitter Moon', `Resupply', and `Swimming with the sky.' `Love Wars' far outshines anything I have ever heard. However, there is one absolutely terrible track: `Pamela'. Mark King, where did that come from?! Well, just skip that one and play the rest to death. I can't wait to hear Mark King's next album and wish he would do a tour... I have never had the opportunity to see him live and would just love to. PS Does anybody know where Mike Lindup is?
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