What a surprise to find this gem of an album released on CD. Every song as fresh as it was when the album was released way back in 1980, it's hard to believe that nearly 30 year's have elapsed! The album is beautifully produced and is lyrically excellent, proving indeed that it was way ahead of it's time when originally released. From the well known and loved "This World of Water", "Straight Lines", "Sanctuary and Living by Numbers" other stand out track's include the wonderfully cynical "Science", The world weary swipe of "Dead Fish (Don't Swim Home)" and the beautiful "Map of You", it's great to hear such intelligent and thought provoking lyric's. A little cheesy in places, but frankly this only add's to it's charm and with 3 bonus tracks this is one album that all music fan's should have in their collection - simply wonderful!
I bought this for 'This World of Water' - 'Living By Numbers and 'Straight Lines Very of its time, very basic sounding but very happy, catchy and nostalgic. Sounds like nothing else, if you want cheering up watch This World Of Water on YouTube!
This cd is by the group New Musik which were a popular group in the early 80,s. World of Water, Living by numbers and Straight lines are some of the song on this excellent cd. The electro music is outstanding and any 80,s music lovers out there will love this cd. I have only just found it on e-bay after owning the tape of the album for many years. A great cd and one which is being played constantly.
I loved this album when it was first released, and hadn't heard it for years. I was SO happy when I discovered it on CD, and as soon as I put it on, the years just melted away! It doesn't sound dated at all, it's as if it was fresh from the recording studio. There are 3 bonus tracks which weren't on the original vinyl album, and all 3 are of the same quality as the rest of the album. The lyrics are included too (not that I needed any help singing along!) I definitely would recommend this album to anyone who loves music - very uplifting, whether you were around in the 80s or not! 10 out of 10 from me!