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Fresh from recording the unfashionable but lovable 'From A To B' New Musik opted for a more refined, less pop-orientated follow-up in 1981. 'Anywhere' spawned no top 40 hits whatsoever compared to the three on its predecessor. In truth the songs on offer lack immediacy but songwriter Tony Mansfield was beginning to understand the need for space without sacrificing the need for tunes; an attempt at longevity which ultimately failed sadly. One-worded song titles dominate with 'Areas', 'Churches', 'Traps' and 'Division'; there's an air of isolation to these records indicating that they weren't swayed by the influx of the New Romantic regime. 'This World Of Water' and 'Luxury' evoke a sense of despair, debunking materialistic society whilst being retained in a pop framework. Working as a quasi-concept album New Musik's glimpse of the future is an ultimately bleak one yet Mansfield's lightness of touch ensures a pleasant ride.
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01 They All Run After The Carving Knife
02 Areas
03 Churches
Standout Track This World Of Walter
05 Luxury
06 While You Wait
07 Changing Minds
08 Peace
09 Design
10 Traps
11 Division
12 Back To Room One
13 The Office
14 From The Village
15 Guitars

Standout Track = Standout Track

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