World Machine (song)
1986 single by Level 42
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"World Machine" is a song written by Wally Badarou, Phil Gould, Mark King and Mike Lindup that became the title track of the English jazz-funk band Level 42's sixth studio album. A remix of the song by Shep Pettibone was released as a 12-inch single in the US in October 1986 and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Disco – Club Play chart in 1987.[1]
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| Single by Level 42 | ||||
| from the album World Machine | ||||
| B-side | "World Machine" (dub) | |||
| Released | October 1986 | |||
| Studio | Maison Rouge (Fulham, West London) | |||
| Genre | Jazz-funk | |||
| Length | 5:39 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
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| "World Machine" (Shep Pettibone remix) on YouTube | ||||
Critical reception
The review of the 12-inch single remix in Billboard read, "Pulsating electrojazz cut, much requested earlier this year as an album track, newly remixed for club impact."[2] In his review of the World Machine album for Rolling Stone, Steve Bloom wrote that the title track was "their best effort: propelled by Phil Gould's explosive tribal beat, it showcases Mike Lindup's considerable keyboard talents."[3] William Cooper's retrospective review of the album for AllMusic noted, "The jazzy, upbeat title track is one of the band's finest moments."[4]
Track listing
- 12-inch single[5]
- "World Machine" (remix) – 5:39
- "World Machine" (dub) – 7:24
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes for the World Machine album.[6]
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Level 42
Additional musicians
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Production
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