Level 42 Digest for Monday, May 26, 2003

While I am normally a lurker, I absolutely must come out of the shadows to express my excitement over the news of the new album. I am one of those fans who would be ecstatic if any two of the originals recorded together, but to hear that all four plus Wally are planning an album is so unbelievable that I checked my calendar to make sure this wasn't April 1st. I have literally never been disappointed with a Level 42 album (or any of the solo projects that I have heard, for that matter). I remember discovering each older one (since I started with Running in the Family), and awaiting each new one. They were all (and still are) treasures to me. I have never been able to generate such excitement about any other group of musicians, no that I haven't tried. With most, I eventually just find a point where further digging into the back catalogue is simply no longer rewarding (i.e. the Beach Boys). With a rare few, the entire catalogue is great, but it is limited (i.e. Swing Out Sister, The Police). Level 42 produced a tremendous catalogue that was great from top to bottom. And now, a new album. I cannot wait.

1. Biggest news of all time
From:	Lars-Ove Larsson <lazlar @ home.se>
Date:	Sat, 24 May 2003 08:38:14 +0200	[top]
I have the privilege to bestow you with the greatest news of all time. The original cast of Level 42 will be writing together again! Read all about it at www.boongould.com Thanks to all those who crossed your fingers and held your thumbs yesterday when Phil and Mike visited Boon and Mark at Mark's house. See, it didn't take that long now did it? Lars --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.481 / Virus Database: 277 - Release Date: 2003-05-13

2. Boon's News
From:	Matthew Areford <matthew_areford @ msn.com>
Date:	Sun, 25 May 2003 08:51:56 -0400	[top]
While I am normally a lurker, I absolutely must come out of the shadows to express my excitement over the news of the new album. I am one of those fans who would be ecstatic if any two of the originals recorded together, but to hear that all four plus Wally are planning an album is so unbelievable that I checked my calendar to make sure this wasn't April 1st. I have literally never been disappointed with a Level 42 album (or any of the solo projects that I have heard, for that matter). I remember discovering each older one (since I started with Running in the Family), and awaiting each new one. They were all (and still are) treasures to me. I have never been able to generate such excitement about any other group of musicians, no that I haven't tried. With most, I eventually just find a point where further digging into the back catalogue is simply no longer rewarding (i.e. the Beach Boys). With a rare few, the entire catalogue is great, but it is limited (i.e. Swing Out Sister, The Police). Level 42 produced a tremendous catalogue that was great from top to bottom. And now, a new album. I cannot wait. Matthew Areford Jacksonville, FL (soon Columbia, SC) USA

3. You were all wrong about Mark!
From:	keith ashley <keith_stuart2 @ hotmail.com>
Date:	Sun, 25 May 2003 14:50:54 +0000	[top]
Re Level new album (lads back together again) Told you moaning old idiots there was a good chance this would happen,but you cant see any further than your stuck in the past moaning ways. Go on come back with a good old moan,bet you will. Boon and Phil don't want to tour but there's a good chance they will write for Level again, are you listening this time! _________________________________________________________________ Tired of 56k? Get a FREE BT Broadband connection http://www.msn.co.uk/specials/btbroadband

4. The Machine Starts!
From:	Eric Johnson <pgi1 @ frontpanels.com>
Date:	Sun, 25 May 2003 13:26:02 -0400	[top]
as long as there isn't some fight or fall out THIS will be awesome. I am sure it will be a new 'style' of material otherwise what would be the point. This could be very cool. what would everyone's guess be on videos? yes /no? The other band I wish would reunite is the Police but Sting has some work to do on his ego first...

5. Reunion!
From:	Bob & Debra Deitrich <deitrich @ adelphia.net>
Date:	Sun, 25 May 2003 21:45:57 -0400	[top]
You fickle 42 purists better not get too excited. Its been a long time and people change. The new record may end up sounding like, "gasp!" Guaranteed, or worse. Of course I've been happy with most all of the records put out under the Level 42 name, so I know I'll be in heaven! Ta, Bob from VA, USA

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