New York · London · Paris · Munich is the debut studio album by the English new wave and synth-pop music project M, released on 30 November 1979 by MCA Records. 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 and collaborators Phil Gould on drums, Wally Badarou on keyboards and Gary Barnacle on saxophone and flute.
Critical reception
In a retrospective review for AllMusic, critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote that "there's actually quite a bit of entertaining music on the record. Granted, the sound of the record is more entertaining than the songwriting, but with its synthesized, danceable beats, big, catchy hooks, and glossy "futuristic" production, it's a terrific new wave artifact."
Track listings
Reissues
Charts Chart (1979–1980) Peakposition Australia (Kent Music Report) 97 US Billboard 200 79
Personnel M Robin Scott – vocals, Roland Jupiter-4 synthesizer, guitar
Session musicians Brigit Novik Vinchon – harmony vocals Wally Badarou – keyboards, synthesizers Julian Scott – bass guitar 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 Robin Scott – producer David Richards – engineer Rafe McKenna – engineer, recording, mixing Tim Hunt – engineer, recording, mixing Stan Kerr – front cover illustration
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