Running in the Family

Level 42

Running in the Family

RELEASED: March 01, 1987
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Lessons in Love 4:05 2. Children Say 4:57 3. Running in the Family 6:14 4. It’s Over 6:03 5. To Be With You Again 5:20 6. Two Solitudes 5:39 7. Fashion Fever 4:35 8. The Sleepwalkers 6:03 9. Freedom Someday 6:17
Historical Archive
Released in 1987, 'Running in the Family' is the fifth studio album by British band Level 42. The album showcases a blend of jazz-funk, pop, and rock elements, characterized by Mark King's distinctive slap bass playing and the band's tight grooves. Its sound is marked by polished production and catchy melodies, reflecting the band's evolution in the late 1980s. The album has been praised for its sophisticated arrangements and lyrical themes, encapsulating the band's signature style. The title track and hits like 'Lessons in Love' and 'Something About You' solidified Level 42's place in the pop and jazz-funk landscape of the era, contributing to its lasting legacy in the genre.