Big Noise Transmission
Gary Numan · 2012
96 min · 20 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
Ethereal synths intertwine with moody vocals, creating a haunting atmosphere that reflects both nostalgia and despair.
Why this album works
- Best for
- haunting atmosphere with nostalgia wave-like pacing with peaks dynamic journey of emotions
- Context
- By the time 'Big Noise Transmission' was released in 2012, Gary Numan had experienced a significant career resurgence after years of fluctuating popularity. This album followed his 2006 comeback, 'Jagged', and marked a continued exploration of darker electronic textures and themes, solidifying his status as an enduring figure in electronic music.
- If you like
- electronic, new wave, synth-pop
Big Noise Transmission is an album by Gary Numan, released in 2012. Ethereal synths intertwine with moody vocals, creating a haunting atmosphere that reflects both nostalgia and despair. This album is notable for showcasing Numan's ability to blend classic synth-pop elements with modern production techniques, earning critical acclaim. It received positive reviews from several outlets and helped reinforce his influence on contemporary electronic artists, highlighting his ongoing relevance in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Big Noise Transmission sound like?
Ethereal synths intertwine with moody vocals, creating a haunting atmosphere that reflects both nostalgia and despair. Rooted in electronic and new wave.
What makes Big Noise Transmission by Gary Numan notable?
This album is notable for showcasing Numan's ability to blend classic synth-pop elements with modern production techniques, earning critical acclaim. It received positive reviews from several outlets and helped reinforce his influence on contemporary electronic artists, highlighting his ongoing relevance in the genre. By the time 'Big Noise Transmission' was released in 2012, Gary Numan had experienced a significant career resurgence after years of fluctuating popularity. This album followed his 2006 comeback, 'Jagged', and marked a continued exploration of darker electronic textures and themes, solidifying his status as an enduring figure in electronic music.
Who is Big Noise Transmission for?
Big Noise Transmission works well if you're into haunting atmosphere with nostalgia, wave-like pacing with peaks and dynamic journey of emotions.
How many songs are on Big Noise Transmission?
Big Noise Transmission has 20 tracks, running approximately 96 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Resurrection 3:42
- 2 Down in the Park Standout 4:43
- 3 The Fall 4:19
- 4 Haunted 5:33
- 5 When the Sky Bleeds, He Will Come 4:49
- 6 Films 3:28
- 7 Big Noise Transmission 4:22
- 8 Pure 5:11
- 9 Dead Sun Rising 4:58
- 10 Everyday I Die 4:29
Disc 2
- 1 We Are the Lost 5:16
- 2 Absolution 5:00
- 3 For the Rest of My Life 5:04
- 4 Noise Noise 4:00
- 5 Everything Comes Down to This Standout 4:44
- 6 Jagged 7:29
- 7 I Die: You Die 4:33
- 8 Cars Standout 3:26
- 9 My Shadow in Vain 3:20
- 10 Are ‘Friends’ Electric? 7:48
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