New Man Numan: The Best of Gary Numan
Gary Numan · 1982
58 min · 14 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
A dazzling collection of synth-driven anthems that encapsulate the experimental spirit of early electronic music.
New Man Numan: The Best of Gary Numan is an album by Gary Numan, released in 1982. A dazzling collection of synth-driven anthems that encapsulate the experimental spirit of early electronic music. This best-of collection solidified Gary Numan's status in electronic music history, featuring chart-topping hits like 'Cars,' which reached No. 1 in several countries. The album's influence is evident in its continued presence in pop culture, inspiring numerous artists across genres and earning critical acclaim for its innovative sound. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does New Man Numan: The Best of Gary Numan sound like?
A dazzling collection of synth-driven anthems that encapsulate the experimental spirit of early electronic music. Rooted in electronic and new wave.
What makes New Man Numan: The Best of Gary Numan by Gary Numan notable?
This best-of collection solidified Gary Numan's status in electronic music history, featuring chart-topping hits like 'Cars,' which reached No. 1 in several countries. The album's influence is evident in its continued presence in pop culture, inspiring numerous artists across genres and earning critical acclaim for its innovative sound. Released in 1982, this compilation album marked a pivotal moment for Gary Numan, following his early commercial success with 'Pleasure Principle' (1979) and 'Telekon' (1980). By this time, Numan had established himself as a leading figure in the new wave and synth-pop scenes, showcasing his unique blend of technology and emotion.
How many songs are on New Man Numan: The Best of Gary Numan?
New Man Numan: The Best of Gary Numan has 14 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Are 'Friends' Electric? Standout 5:18
- 2 Cars Standout 3:48
- 3 We Are Glass 4:42
- 4 Complex 3:09
- 5 Me! I Disconnect From You Standout 3:20
- 6 Down in the Park 4:22
- 7 I Die: You Die 3:42
- 8 She's Got Claws 4:55
- 9 Love Needs No Disguise 4:34
- 10 This Wreckage 5:23
- 11 Stormtrooper in Drag 4:56
- 12 We Take Mystery to Bed 3:37
- 13 Music for Chameleons 3:36
- 14 White Boys and Heroes 3:31
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