Automatic
Gary Numan · 1989
39 min · 10 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
A fusion of cold mechanical rhythms and emotive synth landscapes, reflecting a transitional phase in Numan's artistry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- emotive synth landscapes for introspection
- mechanical rhythms for focused listening
- subtle emotional shifts throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced high-energy tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Automatic' was released in January 1989, Gary Numan had transitioned from his early synth-pop fame into exploring darker, more experimental sounds. This album marked his return after a four-year hiatus since 'Strange Charm' (1986), featuring a blend of new wave and electronic rock that expanded his sonic palette.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Change Your Mind 4:14
- 2 Turn Off the World 3:58
- 3 No More Lies ('89 mix) 4:02
- 4 Breathe in Emotion 3:25
- 5 Some New Game 4:01
- 6 I'm on Automatic 4:08
- 7 Rip It Up 4:13
- 8 Welcome to Love 3:30
- 9 Voices 3:50
- 10 Nightlife 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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