Dance
Gary Numan · 1981
75 min · 16 tracks · electronic music
A pulsating blend of electronic textures and driving rhythms, underscored by haunting vocals and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Slowcar to China Start here — The sprawling nine-minute opener sets a meditative tone with its layered synths and introspective lyrics, showcasing Numan's ability to merge melody with experimentation.
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She's Got Claws — This track combines catchy hooks with darker themes, highlighting Numan's lyrical dexterity while maintaining an accessible pop sensibility.
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Stormtrooper in Drag — This song stands out for its provocative title and lyrical content, reflecting societal issues while enveloped in a catchy electronic beat.
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Dance — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its rhythmic pulse and evocative lyrics, offering a succinct glimpse into Numan's evolving sound.
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
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Dance is recognized for its artistic ambition and critical acclaim, marking a high point in Numan's career.
- Career context
- Released in January 1981, Dance marked Gary Numan's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of his previous record, Telekon. At this point, Numan was transitioning from mainstream pop success into more experimental territory, exploring intricate soundscapes that would lay the groundwork for future electronic music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League
Tracklist
- 1 Slowcar to China Start here 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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