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1979 studio album by M From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

New York · London · Paris · Munich is the debut studio album by the English band M, released in 1979. Its title was taken from a line in the verse of the March 1979 hit single "Pop Muzik", an extended version of which is featured on the album. Alongside M founder Robin Scott, the album features future Level 42 members Phil Gould on drums, Wally Badarou on keyboards and Gary Barnacle on saxophone and flute.

Released30 November 1979 (UK)[1]
RecordedAutumn 1978
StudiosMountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland
Quick facts Studio album by M, Released ...
New York • London • Paris • Munich
Studio album by
Released30 November 1979 (UK)[1]
RecordedAutumn 1978
StudiosMountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland
GenresNew wave,[2] disco
Length39:03
LabelsMCA, Sire/Warner Bros.
ProducerRobin Scott
M chronology
New York • London • Paris • Munich
(1979)
The Official Secrets Act
(1980)
Singles from New York • London • Paris • Munich
  1. "Moderne Man"
    Released: 3 November 1978[3]
  2. "Pop Muzik"
    Released: 16 March 1979[4]
  3. "Moonlight and Muzak"
    Released: 16 November 1979[5]
  4. "That's the Way the Money Goes"
    Released: 22 February 1980[6]
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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStarHalf star[2]
Christgau's Record GuideC[7]
Smash Hits9/10[8]
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Cash Box said of the single "Moonlight and Muzak" that it uses "synthesized electronic effects to create an airy Latin rhythm behind [M/Robin Scott's] spoken vocals."[9]

Record World said that the single "That's the Way the Money Goes" is a "loveable electronic dancer here that's sure to be a staple on AOR and the club circuit," particularly praising the keyboards.[10]

Track listings

All tracks are written by Robin Scott.

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Side A
No.TitleLength
1."Pop Muzik"5:00
2."Woman Make Man"2:18
3."Moderne Man/Satisfy Your Lust"6:32
4."Made in Munich"5:36
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Side B
No.TitleLength
1."Moonlight and Muzak"5:36
2."That's the Way the Money Goes"4:27
3."Cowboys and Indians"3:54
4."Unite Your Nation"5:44
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Reissues

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1997 Westside Records re-release
No.TitleLength
1."Popmuzik '79" (Nick Launay 12" Mix)4:56
2."Woman Make Man"2:18
3."Moderne Man/Satisfy Your Lust"6:32
4."Made in Munich"5:36
5."Moonlight and Muzak"5:36
6."That's the Way the Money Goes"4:27
7."Cowboys and Indians"3:54
8."Unite Your Nation"5:44
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Bonus Tracks
No.TitleLength
9."Fanfare"0:08
10."Cry Myself to Sleep"2:59
11."Cowboys and Indians" (Dead or a 'Live' Mix)3:11
12."Cowboys and Indians" (Featuring James Stewart)3:40
13."Satisfy Your Lust" (Single Version)3:12
14."Moderne Man" (Single Version)3:31
15."M Factor" (Single Version)2:26
16."M Factor" (U.S. Single Version)2:29
17."Moonlight and Muzak" ('92 Remix)4:43
18."Popmuzik" (Hip–Hop–Pop Muzik)3:10
19."Popmuzik" (Latino Cappuccino)1:56
20."Popmuzik" ('89 Reshuffle)3:53
21."Finale"0:14
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2002 Razor & Tie re-release
No.TitleLength
1."Pop Muzik"4:56
2."Woman Make Man"2:18
3."Moderne Man/Satisfy Your Lust"6:32
4."Made in Munich"5:36
5."Moonlight and Muzak"5:36
6."That's the Way the Money Goes"4:27
7."Cowboys and Indians"3:54
8."Unite Your Nation"5:44
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Bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
9."M Factor"2:26
10."Pop Muzik" (Hip–Hop–Pop Muzik)3:10
11."Cowboys and Indians" (Dead or a 'Live' Mix)3:11
12."Moonlight and Muzak" ('92 Remix)4:43
13."Popmuzik" ('89 Reshuffle)3:53
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Charts

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Chart (1979/80) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[11] 97
US (Billboard 200)[12] 79
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Personnel

  • Robin Scott – vocals, Roland Jupiter synthesizer, guitar, producer
  • Brigit Novik Vinchon – harmony vocals
  • Wally Badarou – keyboards, synthesizers
  • Julian Scott – bass
  • Philip Gould – drums, percussion
  • Gary Barnacle – saxophone, flute
  • David Bowie – handclaps
  • The Philharmonic Odd-Job Orchestra – orchestra on "Moderne Man/Satisfy Your Lust", arranged by Bobby Richards

Production

  • Arranged & Produced By Robin Scott
  • David Richards, Rafe McKenna, Tim Hunt – engineer
  • Rafe McKenna & Tim Hunt – recording, mixing
  • All Titles Published by Platinum Productions International, except tracks 1 & 3 (Pop Muzik Ltd.)
  • Stan Kerr – front cover illustration

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