| World Machine | |
| Version: | Shep Pettibone remix |
| Cover: | Level42WorldMachinesingle.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Level 42 |
| Album: | World Machine |
| B-Side: | "World Machine" (dub) |
| Released: | 1986 |
| Genre: | Jazz-funk |
| Length: | 5:39 |
| Label: | Polydor |
| Producer: |
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| Prev Title: | Lessons in Love |
| Prev Year: | 1986 |
| Next Title: | Running in the Family |
| Next Year: | 1987 |
"World Machine" is a song written by Wally Badarou, Phil Gould, Mark King and Mike Lindup that became the title track of 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 1986 and peaked at number 25 on Billboard magazine's Hot Dance/Disco – Club Play in 1987.[1]
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]
Credits adapted from the liner notes for the World Machine album.[6] Level 42
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