I've been a fan since Level42 broke the US scene with 'Something About You' in '85. Mark King is the reason I strove for excellence in playing slap-bass, in fact, beyond any past and present players, he is my only slap-bass influence. The ensemble's compositions display their musical prowess with ablomb! The interplay between King and Pete Ray Biggin (Amy Winehouse's drummer?!) was indescribable-Biggin can hang with the 'vets' easily! Nathan King on guitar was a treat! Waited to see how he'd sussed the old Gould/Murphy bits-very well indeed, and has a fine voice to boot! He's a perfect fit for Level42 and I hope he enjoys a long tenure in their 'golden' years! Lindup executed it all with the finesse and ease that only comes from years of being in love with your music (vocally unchanged since the old days, too!). And need I mention the 'flurry' of Mark King's unstoppable thumb? Yes, all the parts ARE that complex and he makes it look like a 'dawdle' to quote him.
What else can I say-30 years?! Better get out there and see them before they retire to the country estate! A dream come true!