New Musik - From A To B

Review by Jeffrey Joaquin

Album Review: From A To B by New Musik – A Synth-Pop Gem That Still Hits Alright, let’s talk about From A To B by New Musik. Released in 1994, this album is like a time capsule of electronic goodness mixed with rock and pop vibes. It’s got that retro-futuristic feel—like someone took the best parts of the '80s, added some '90s edge, and threw it all into a blender. The genres here are kinda all over the place but in the best way possible: electro, new wave, synth-pop, and even a dash of pop rock. And yeah, Tony Mansfield? Dude did everything. Composer, producer, guitarist, vocalist—you name it, he probably had his hands on it. Now, let me break it down for ya. I’m not gonna go track-by-track because who’s got time for that? But two songs really stuck with me: "She's a Magazine" and "Dead Fish (Don't Swim Home)." First up, “She's a Magazine.” Man, this one just slaps. It’s catchy as hell, with these bouncy synths that make you wanna grab your Walkman (or Spotify playlist, whatever floats your boat) and hit repeat. The lyrics are kinda quirky too—it’s basically an ode to someone who’s as glossy and polished as a magazine cover. You can tell Mansfield was having fun when he wrote this. Plus, the bassline? Super smooth. Tony Hibbert deserves props for keeping things groovy. Then there’s “Dead Fish (Don’t Swim Home).” This one’s darker, moodier, almost haunting. The title alone makes you do a double-take, right? Like…what does that even mean? But once you dive into the song, it clicks. It’s about feeling lost or out of place, like you’re swimming against the current. Phil Towner’s percussion gives it this driving rhythm that pulls you in, while the synths create this eerie atmosphere. Honestly, it’s the kind of track that sneaks up on you and stays in your head long after it’s over. What’s wild is how well this album holds up. Even though it came out nearly 30 years ago, it doesn’t feel dated. Maybe it’s because we’re living in a world where synthwave and retro sounds are making a comeback, but From A To B feels fresh. Or maybe it’s just that Tony Mansfield knew what he was doing. Dude clearly had vision, from the music to the artwork (shoutout to Jan Leary for those liner notes). One thing that struck me? How many countries this album touched back in the day—South Africa, Japan, Europe, Canada, Australia, you name it. Feels like it was everywhere but somehow still flew under the radar. Kinda like finding a hidden gem at a thrift store, ya know? So yeah, if you’re into stuff that’s a little left-of-center but still super melodic, give From A To B a spin. It’s the kind of record that reminds you why music matters—it tells stories, evokes feelings, and sometimes even makes you laugh at dead fish metaphors. Oh, and hey, if anyone sees Tony Mansfield out there, tell him thanks for letting us live by numbers for a while.

Artist: New Musik
Album: From A To B

2001

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Straight Lines	5:12
Sanctuary	4:12
Living By Numbers	3:28
The Safe Side	3:9
Chik Musik	2:12
This World Of Water
Dead Fish (Don't Swim Home)	5:24
This World of Water	3:37
A Map Of You
A Map of You	3:50
Science	3:20
Magazine Music	1:00
Missing Persons	5:40
Dead Fish (Don't Swim Home)
And	4:39
Adventures	3:52
Sad Films	2:41
She's A Magazine	4:17
She's a Magazine	4:16
On Islands	4:25
Under Attack	4:07

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GTO
Epic
CBS
GTO, Epic

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Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	GTO Records Ltd.
Recorded At	TMC Studios
Copyright (c)	Play Loud
Published By	April Music Ltd.
Marketed By	GTO Records Ltd.
Distributed By	CBS Records
Manufactured By	CBS Records Canada Ltd.
Pressed By	CBS Records Canada Ltd.
Mastered At	Tape One
Printed By	Indugraf Madrid, S.A.
Made By	Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd.
Lacquer Cut At	Tape One
Record Company	GTO Records Ltd.

Credits

Role	Credit
Engineer	Andy Gierus, Rick Norton
Producer	Tony Mansfield
Written-By	Tony Mansfield
Bass	Tony Hibbert
Design	Jan Leary
Guitar	Tony Mansfield
Keyboards	Tony Mansfield
Vocals	Tony Mansfield
Photography By	Andrew Douglas
Drums	Phil Towner
Percussion	Phil Towner
Mastered By	Denis Blackham
Artwork	Jan Leary
Artwork By	Jan Leary
Written-by	Tony Mansfield
Photography	Andrew Douglas
Songwriter	Tony Mansfield
Bass Guitar	Tony Hibbert
Liner Notes	Jonas Wårstad, Toru Watanabe, 田中雄二
Lacquer Cut By	BilBo
Composed By	Tony Mansfield

Notes

Single panel J-card inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with black on-body print.
Recorded at TMC Studios
Mastered at Tape One
(C)+(P) GTO Records LTD
℗ 1980 GTO
Original sound recording made by GTO Records Ltd.
© 1980 GTO Records Ltd.
Made in Holland
Printed in Holland
Manufactured and distributed by CBS Records Ltd. P.O.B 681 Tel Aviv Israel
Recorded at TMC Studios.
Mastered at Tape One.
Tracks 11 to 13 are bonus tracks.
Made in Austria.
Obi-strip
(C)+(P) 1980 GTO Records LTD
© 1980 G.T.O. Records.
16bit / 44.1kHz flac version.
℗ 1980 GTO Records Ltd. © 1980 GTO Records Ltd.
Front cover insert folds out revealing lyrics.
℗ 1980 GTO Records, Ltd.
Tracks 13, 14, 16 and 17 are noted as "Bonus Tracks for Japan Only", although 13 & 14 have previously been released on CD.
Jewel case with fold out 8-page booklet including lyrics in English, taken from the original LP artwork.
Comes with an additional 12-page booklet including lyrics and liner notes in Japanese.
"From A To B" originally released in 1980.
(C)+(P) GTO Records Ltd.
Issued with a custom printed inner sleeve containing lyrics.
Single sleeve without more credits.
© 1980 GTO Records Ltd./℗ 1980 GTO Records Ltd.
Made in Austria (Disc). Printed in Holland (back insert).
Distribution Sony Music.
Label says "Fabricado em Portugal"

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Other (Price Code): CB 471
Other (Price Code): 57
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched / stamped): 90590-A-1B-2HZ: DM3
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Label Code: LC 3365
Price Code: CB 271
Price Code (Circled): 57
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Barcode: 5099747461620
Matrix / Runout: I4-474616-10 11 A2
Rights Society: BIEM / SDRM
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side A): MX192123 GTLP 041-1
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Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): A 05-GT-41-1B-1
Rights Society: JASRAC
Matrix / Runout (Side A): 25-3P-237A2 〄 1 A 1
Matrix / Runout (Side B): 23-3P-237B1 1 A 1
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Other: CB 271 57
Barcode: 5 099747 735325
Rights Society: MCPS / BIEM / SACEM / SDRM / SACD / SGDL
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 & 2): S0147735310-0101 23
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L553
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 948A
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 942C
Other (Distribution Code ): CB 701
Rights Society: SGAE
Depósito Legal: M-17367-1982
Other (Impuesto de Lujo a Metálico): Permiso Num. 7053
Barcode: 4988010785024
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): PUA -1651 1
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L275
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 45K7
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): PUA -1651 2
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L277
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 45K6
Matrix / Runout (Etched, side A): GTLP 041 A-1 GREAT STUFF LADS BILBO-TA1PE
Matrix / Runout (Etched, side B): GTLP 041 B-1 SW.18 OR NEAR RULES - TA1PE BILBO'S ADVENTURES
Matrix / Runout (Runout A side - Machine stamped): GT - 041 - AO
Matrix / Runout (Runout B side - Machine stamped): GT - 041 - BO
Depósito Legal: M.15617-1981
Other (Impuesto de Lujo a Metalico): Permiso Num. 7053
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): GTLP-041A KSF2507
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched): GTLP041B KSF2507
Price Code: 76
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 & 2): 14-474616-10 11 A2
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): S0147735310-0101 23 B1
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 941C
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): No Mould SID
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 942A
Distribution Code: CB 701

About New Musik

British New Wave pop/rock group from South London, active from 1977 to 1982.

Name Vars

New Music
New Muzik

Members

Tony Mansfield
Clive Gates
Tony Hibbert
Phil Towner
Cliff Venner
Nicholas Bailey

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that *From A To B* by New Musik is like a one-man masterpiece? Tony Mansfield, the mastermind behind the album, wore almost every hat possible—composer, producer, engineer, guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist, and even photographer. It’s wild how one person can shape an entire album, blending genres like Electronic, Rock, and Pop into a cohesive sound. Released in 1994, it found fans across the globe, from South Africa to Japan. Tracks like "She's a Magazine" and "This World of Water" showcase his knack for catchy yet introspective synth-pop. Truly a DIY legend!

Comments

estephanycastillo067

2025-03-11

Un des bons ALBUMS de touts le TEMPS.
ÉCOUTE,RÉFLÉCHIS...bien,vraiment

ryansear

2025-03-11

this album is a masterpiece and no one could say anything to convince me otherwise. important to keep this music alive now,

lbowm052

2025-03-10

YES EVEN FRANK ZAPPA INCLUDED THIS TRACK IT IN HIS RADIO ONW SHOW THE best ever music Show where FRANK ZAPPA PLAYES TWO HOURS OF HIS FAVOURITE MUSIC PN RADIO ONE IN THE LATE SEVENTIES now is this the best ever pop song ever.

translocaluk

2025-03-10

Fantastic group, unrepeatable comets! they cheered up my high school afternoons at my house, thanks to my adored brother DJ Mimmo who presented them to me in pure vinyl

alverino

2025-03-10

After all these years I still play the New music albums regularly, I would also say check out the third album Warp which on first listen seems a disappointment - but it really is good.

jonathanleeee2784dcf3b1

2025-03-09

Folks, hearing this on my headphones while working....you don't notice that you're working!!! Big smile, bones shaking all over, hands on the air, good vibes!!!! I just had to share this magic feeling!! Again!!!!!!!!! and Again!!!!

smileleo0803

2025-03-08

Think how many who dies from the Eternal Explosion every second billions of Universes die. laugh out loud(1989/1999/2001)

beelercreations

2025-03-08

DET JO LIGEGYLDIGT HVEM DER HAR GJORT SOLEN EVIG BARE DET ER SKET. lol

whatswrongcalpoly

2025-03-07

My album got stolen.. spent some time trying to find some new copy. Also found two other albums från "New Music" . Very nice group I need in my collection.