The Pleasure Principle Live
Gary Numan · 2010
21 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
A pulsating blend of electronic beats and haunting melodies that encapsulate Numan's signature dark synth sound.
The Pleasure Principle Live is an album by Gary Numan, released in 2010. A pulsating blend of electronic beats and haunting melodies that encapsulate Numan's signature dark synth sound. The album is notable for celebrating the 30th anniversary of Numan's seminal work 'Pleasure Principle', which significantly impacted the synth-pop movement. It received positive critical reception and contributed to Numan’s re-establishment as an influential figure in contemporary electronic music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Pleasure Principle Live sound like?
A pulsating blend of electronic beats and haunting melodies that encapsulate Numan's signature dark synth sound. Rooted in electronic and new wave.
What makes The Pleasure Principle Live by Gary Numan notable?
The album is notable for celebrating the 30th anniversary of Numan's seminal work 'Pleasure Principle', which significantly impacted the synth-pop movement. It received positive critical reception and contributed to Numan’s re-establishment as an influential figure in contemporary electronic music. By 2010, Gary Numan was experiencing a resurgence in popularity, partly due to the revival of synth music. 'The Pleasure Principle Live' captures his classic material, following a series of successful studio albums since his early career peak in the late 1970s. This live album showcases both nostalgia and Numan's enduring influence in the electronic genre.
How many songs are on The Pleasure Principle Live?
The Pleasure Principle Live has 21 tracks.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Random
- 2 Airlane
- 3 Metal Standout
- 4 Films
- 5 M.E.
- 6 Tracks
- 7 Observer
- 8 Conversation
- 9 Complex
- 10 Cars Standout
- 11 Engineers
- 12 Asylum
Disc 2
- 1 The Fall
- 2 Pure
- 3 Down in the Park
- 4 Haunted
- 5 Halo
- 6 Jagged
- 7 Are ‘Friends’ Electric? Standout
- 8 We Are So Fragile
- 9 A Prayer for the Unborn
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