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Retroglide is the first "proper" Level 42 album in more than ten years, marking the return of the band's classic pairing of Mark King and Mark Lindup. Level 42 were always a band for grownups, which is probably why they've managed to age so well. And the good news for fans is that Retroglide is a return to form for the band, who will instantly recognise King's trademark basslines. In King's hands, the bass guitar is capable of both rhythm and melody, and it's a talent he displays throughout Retroglide. Album opener "Dive Into the Sun" showcases King's mastery of the slap bass, as he franticallymore… plays his instrument's fretboard to keep pace with both drums and guitar. He also displays restraint on tracks like "All Around", proving that less can sometimes be more, and resulting in a track that's downright funky and almost soulful. Level 42 were always a difficult band to categorise, and Retroglide will probably not change that. It's pitched somewhere between jazz and rock, making them a somewhat more accessible (and groovier) Steely Dan. But the truth is that Level 42 are a unique British band, and Retroglide, even at this stage in their careers, sounds like nothing other than a Level 42 album. --Ted Kord

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Music > Albums

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CD

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Level 42 - Retroglide (2006) Retail CD

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