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New York–London–Paris–Munich

New York · London · Paris · Munich is M's first album, released in 1979, the title being 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. 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
M
Released30 November 1979 (UK)[1]
RecordedAutumn 1978
StudioMountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland
GenreNew wave,[2] disco
Length39:03
LabelMCA, Sire
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]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Christgau's Record GuideC[7]
Smash Hits9/10[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 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

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Original 12" LP

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All songs written by Robin Scott.[11]

Side A

  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

Side B

  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

1997 re-release

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This is the track listing for the 1997 re-release of the album in the United Kingdom by Westside Records, which featured 11 bonus tracks. The "Pop Muzik" tracks were spelled as "Popmuzik" here.

  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

Bonus Tracks

  1. "Fanfare" – 0:08
  2. "Cry Myself to Sleep" – 2:59
  3. "Cowboys and Indians" (Dead or a 'Live' Mix) – 3:11
  4. "Cowboys and Indians" (Featuring James Stewart) – 3:40
  5. "Satisfy Your Lust" (Single Version) – 3:12
  6. "Modern Man" (Single Version) – 3:31
  7. "M Factor" (Single Version) – 2:26
  8. "M Factor" (U.S. Single Version) – 2:29
  9. "Moonlight and Muzak" ('92 Remix) – 4:43
  10. "Popmuzik" (Hip–Hop–Pop Muzik) – 3:10
  11. "Popmuzik" (Latino Cappuccino) – 1:56
  12. "Popmuzik" ('89 Reshuffle)" – 3:53
  13. "Finale" – 0:14

2002 re-release

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This is the track listing for the 2002 re-release of the album in the United States by Razor & Tie, which featured five bonus tracks and was retitled "Pop Muzik".

  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

Bonus Tracks

  1. "M Factor" – 2:26
  2. "Pop Muzik" (Hip-Hop-Pop Muzik) – 3:10
  3. "Cowboys and Indians" (Dead or a 'Live' Mix) – 3:11
  4. "Moonlight and Muzak" ('92 Remix) – 4:43
  5. "Pop Muzik" ('89 Reshuffle) – 3:53

Charts

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Chart (1979/80) Peak
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[12] 97
US (Billboard 200)[13] 79

Personnel

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  • 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

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  • 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.)[14]
  • Stan Kerr – front cover illustration

References

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  1. ^ "Music Week" (PDF). p. 32.
  2. ^ a b "New York-London-Paris-Munich - M - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  3. ^ "M singles".
  4. ^ "Music Week" (PDF). p. 57.
  5. ^ "M singles".
  6. ^ "Music Week" (PDF). p. 22.
  7. ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: M". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved March 2, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
  8. ^ Starr, Red. "Albums". Smash Hits (January 24 – February 6, 1980): 21.
  9. ^ "CashBox Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. December 22, 1979. p. 11. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  10. ^ "Single Picks" (PDF). Record World. March 29, 1980. p. 24. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  11. ^ "M (2) - New York, London, Paris, Munich". Discogs.
  12. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 179. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  13. ^ "M | Billboard". Archived from the original on April 14, 2019.
  14. ^ "Images for M (2) - New York, London, Paris, Munich". www.discogs.com.
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