Standing in the Light

For the novel, see Standing in the Light: The Captive Diary of Catherine Carey Logan.

Studio album by Level 42

Released

October 1983 (UK)

Recorded

1983

Genre

Pop, jazz-funk, dance-rock

Length

40:59

Label

Polydor

Producer

Larry Dunn, Verdine White

Level 42 chronology

The Pursuit of Accidents
(1982)

Standing in the Light
(1983)

True Colours
(1984)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	link
Blues & Soul Magazine	9/10 link

Standing in the Light is the fourth studio album released by the British jazz-funk band Level 42. The album, released in 1983, generated the group's first top 10 in the UK album charts, peaking in #9. The album was well received by critics and fans.

“	I liked this album very much and will not reduce its validity with excessive praise or multiple adjectives. I would, however, strongly recommend that you at least give it the benefit of your considered opinion.	”
	— Rating 9 by BK Blues & Soul No.391 - October 1983 from Undercover

The album was released in many countries beyond the United Kingdom, in Greece, Germany (peaked in #27 on charts), Sweden (peaked in #25 on charts) Japan, Canada, United States and Middle East.

The first single, "Out of Sight, Out of Mind", was released only in the United Kingdom and ranked #41 on the United Kingdom charts. For the album version the song was remixed and a new lead vocal recorded. The second single "The Sun Goes Down (Living it Up)" was released in the United Kingdom, Oceania and other parts Europe and America and gave the group its first top 10 in the United Kingdom. The third single "Micro Kid" peaked at #37 on the United Kingdom single charts.

The album was released again in 2000 with bonus tracks in a 2-CD compilation with the album "The Pursuit of Accidents" in the United Kingdom by the label Polydor.

Track listing

"Micro-kid" (Wally Badarou, Mark King, Phil Gould, Taylor, Willis) – 4:44
"The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)" (Wally Badarou, Mark King, Mike Lindup, Phil Gould) – 4:15
"Out of Sight, Out of Mind" (Phil Gould, Mark King, Mike Lindup, Boon Gould) – 5:12
"Dance On Heavy Weather" (Mark King, Phil Gould, Mike Lindup, Taylor, Larry Dunn, Verdine White) – 4:27
"A Pharaoh's Dream (Of Endless Time)" (Mark King, Phil Gould, Mike Lindup) – 4:21
"Standing in the Light" (Mark King, Phil Gould, Wally Badarou) – 3:42
"I Want Eyes" (Mark King, Phil Gould) 4:59
"People" (Mike Lindup) – 4:55
"The Machine Stops" (Mark King, Phil Gould, Wally Badarou) – 4:15

Personnel

Mark King – vocals, bass guitar, percussion
Mike Lindup – vocals, keyboards, percussion
Boon Gould – guitars
Phil Gould – drums, percussion, backing vocals

Plus:

Wally Badarou – synthesizer (Prophet 5, emulator)
Paulinho da Costa - percussion
Andrew Woolfolk - saxophone on "A Pharaoh's Dream (Of Endless Time)"
Neville Brody - sleeve design
Sheila Rock - photography

Chart positions

Album charts

Year	Title	Chart	Peak Position
1983	"Standing in the Light"	UK album charts	#9

Single charts

Year	Title	Chart	Peak Position
1983	"Out of Sight, Out of Mind"	UK single charts	#41
1983	"The Sun Goes Down (Living it Up)"	UK single charts	#10
1983	"Micro-kid"	UK single Charts	#37

External links

References

Level 42

Mark King Mike Lindup Nathan King Sean Freeman Pete Ray Biggin Phil Gould Boon Gould Gary Husband Alan Murphy Lyndon Connah

Studio albums	Level 42 The Early Tapes The Pursuit of Accidents Standing in the Light True Colours World Machine Running in the Family Staring at the Sun Guaranteed Forever Now Retroglide

Live albums	A Physical Presence The River Sessions Live at Wembley Greatest Hits Live Tour Retroglide Tour

Compilations	Level Best The Very Best of Level 42 The Definitive Collection Past Lives – The Best of the RCA Years

Singles	"Sandstorm" "Love Meeting Love" "Love Games" "Turn It On" "Starchild" "Weave Your Spell" "Are You Hearing (What I Hear)?" "The Chinese Way" "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" "The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)" "Micro-Kid" "Hot Water" "The Chant Has Begun" "A Physical Presence" "Something About You" "Leaving Me Now" "Lessons in Love" "Running in the Family" "To Be with You Again" "It's Over" "Children Say" "Heaven in My Hands" "Take a Look" "Tracie" "Two Hearts Collide" "Take Care of Yourself" "Guaranteed" "Overtime" "My Father's Shoes" "Forever Now" "All Over You" "Love in a Peaceful World" "The Way Back Home"

Related articles	Discography Band members Tower 42 Jazz-funk One Man Polydor RCA M Wally Badarou Mike Vernon Larry Dunn Verdine White Ken Scott

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