Dream Corrosion
129 min · 27 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
Ethereal synth landscapes merge with robotic vocals, exploring themes of disconnection and existential angst.
Why this album works
- Best for
- ethereal soundscapes for introspection dynamic journey with emotional peaks wave-like pacing encourages deep listening
- 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.
- If you like
- electronic, new wave, synth-pop
Dream Corrosion is an album by Gary Numan. Ethereal synth landscapes merge with robotic vocals, exploring themes of disconnection and existential angst. 'Dream Corrosion' is notable for its critical reception, receiving praise for its atmospheric soundscapes and thoughtful lyrics, which resonate with themes of alienation. Additionally, it helped solidify Numan's influence on the emerging electronic music scene of the '90s, impacting artists who would follow in his footsteps. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dream Corrosion sound like?
Ethereal synth landscapes merge with robotic vocals, exploring themes of disconnection and existential angst. Rooted in electronic and new wave.
What makes Dream Corrosion by Gary Numan notable?
'Dream Corrosion' is notable for its critical reception, receiving praise for its atmospheric soundscapes and thoughtful lyrics, which resonate with themes of alienation. Additionally, it helped solidify Numan's influence on the emerging electronic music scene of the '90s, impacting artists who would follow in his footsteps. 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.
Who is Dream Corrosion for?
Dream Corrosion works well if you're into ethereal soundscapes for introspection, dynamic journey with emotional peaks and wave-like pacing encourages deep listening.
How many songs are on Dream Corrosion?
Dream Corrosion has 27 tracks, running approximately 129 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Mission (intro) 2:16
- 2 Machine and Soul 6:15
- 3 Outland 4:09
- 4 Me! I Disconnect From You Standout 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 Standout 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? Standout 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
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