"World Machine" is a song written by Wally Badarou, Phil Gould, Mark King and Mike Lindup that became the title track of British musical group Level 42's sixth studio album. A remix of the song by Shep Pettibone was released as a 12-inch single in the U.S. in 1986 and peaked at number 25 on Billboard magazine's Hot Dance/Disco – Club Play in 1987.[1]
| "World Machine (Shep Pettibone Remix)" | |
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| Song by Level 42 | |
| from the album World Machine | |
| B-side | "World Machine" (Dub) |
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Jazz-funk |
| Length | 5:39 |
| Label | Polydor |
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| Producer(s) | Wally Badarou Level 42 |
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]
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