Dream Corrosion
129 min · 27 tracks · electronic music
A haunting blend of synthetic textures and introspective lyrics that showcase the darker side of electronic music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Machine and Soul Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Me! I Disconnect From You — This track exemplifies Numan's trademark blend of cold synths and emotional detachment, reflecting the overarching themes of isolation prevalent throughout the album.
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Are 'Friends' Electric? — As one of Numan's most iconic songs, its inclusion highlights the evolution of his sound while maintaining the poignant commentary on technology and human connection.
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Cars — This track stands out as an anthem of the electronic era, illustrating Numan's innovative use of synthesizers and catchy melodies that defined a generation.
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
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone track variety
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Numan's artistic evolution and influence on electronic music.
- Career context
- Released in 1988, Dream Corrosion was a live album capturing Gary Numan's dynamic performances during a period of artistic reinvention after his initial commercial success in the late '70s and early '80s. This album followed his 1986 release, Strange Charm, marking a pivotal moment as he embraced a more experimental sound while reconnecting with his roots in the new wave and synth-pop genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Mission (intro) 2:16
- 2 Machine and Soul Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Black Celebration
Depeche Mode
Shares the same dark atmospheric textures and introspective lyrical themes in electronic music.
Disintegration
The Cure
Combines haunting synths with introspective lyrics, creating a similar emotional depth and darkness.
Computer World
Kraftwerk
Explores synthetic soundscapes with a futuristic yet melancholic vibe, paralleling Numan's sonic experimentation.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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