Dance
Gary Numan · 1981
75 min · 16 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
A fusion of haunting synths and rhythmic grooves, capturing the tension of early 80s electronic music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional ebb and flow
- haunting synths for introspective moments
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- for late-night reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1981, 'Dance' marked Gary Numan's fourth studio album and followed his commercial peak with 'Pleasure Principle'. At this point in his career, Numan was experimenting with a more complex sound, incorporating elements of funk and jazz while still rooted in his electronic rock foundation. This album represented a significant artistic shift as he sought to redefine his musical identity beyond his earlier hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Slowcar to China 9:05
- 2 Night Talk 4:26
- 3 A Subway Called ‘You’ 4:38
- 4 Cry, the Clock Said 9:56
- 5 She’s Got Claws 4:58
- 6 Crash 3:39
- 7 Boys Like Me 4:16
- 8 Stories 3:11
- 9 My Brother’s Time 4:38
- 10 You Are, You Are 4:03
- 11 Moral 4:33
- 12 Stormtrooper in Drag 4:59
- 13 Face to Face 3:46
- 14 Dance 2:45
- 15 Exhibition 4:24
- 16 I Sing Rain 2:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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