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Dream Corrosion

Gary Numan

129 min · 27 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop

Ethereal synth landscapes merge with robotic vocals, exploring themes of disconnection and existential angst.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal soundscapes for introspection
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing encourages deep listening
  • exploration of existential themes
  • for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone track variety

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'Dream Corrosion' marked Gary Numan's return to the music scene after a decade of fluctuating commercial success. This album showcases his evolution from the synth-pop pioneer of the late '70s and early '80s into a more experimental electronic artist, reflecting a deeper introspection in his songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Mission (intro) 2:16
  • 2 Machine and Soul 6:15
  • 3 Outland 4:09
  • 4 Me! I Disconnect From You 3:14
  • 5 We Are So Fragile 3:02
  • 6 Respect 4:11
  • 7 Shame 4:31
  • 8 Films 5:15
  • 9 Dream Killer 4:41
  • 10 Down in the Park 6:12
  • 11 My World Storm 5:11
  • 12 The Machman 3:42
  • 13 Generator 5:25
  • 14 Noise Noise 4:20

Disc 2

  • 1 Cars 5:15
  • 2 Voix 5:33
  • 3 You Are in My Vision 3:41
  • 4 It Must Have Been Years 4:32
  • 5 That's Too Bad 3:41
  • 6 Remind Me to Smile 3:50
  • 7 I'm an Agent 4:43
  • 8 Are 'Friends' Electric? 7:05
  • 9 My Breathing 7:10
  • 10 I Don't Believe 4:35
  • 11 Bombers 4:46
  • 12 Jo the Waiter 6:32
  • 13 We Are Glass 5:58

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata