New York–London–Paris–Munich
1979 studio album by M
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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.
| New York • London • Paris • Munich | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 30 November 1979 (UK)[1] | |||
| Recorded | Autumn 1978 | |||
| Studios | Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland | |||
| Genres | New wave,[2] disco | |||
| Length | 39:03 | |||
| Labels | MCA, Sire/Warner Bros. | |||
| Producer | Robin Scott | |||
| M chronology | ||||
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| Singles from New York • London • Paris • Munich | ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Christgau's Record Guide | C[7] |
| Smash Hits | 9/10[8] |
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.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Reissues
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Charts
| Chart (1979/80) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[11] | 97 |
| US (Billboard 200)[12] | 79 |
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