Exhibition
Gary Numan · 1987
145 min · 36 tracks · electronic music
A striking blend of electronic textures and haunting melodies that showcases Numan's pioneering synth-pop sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Me! I Disconnect From You (live) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Are ‘Friends’ Electric? — This track is one of Numan's most iconic songs, encapsulating the cold, detached emotional landscape that defines much of his work. Its themes of isolation and technology resonate deeply within the context of the synth-pop genre.
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My Love Is a Liquid — This song features compelling synthesizer work and explores fluid emotions in a way that reflects Numan's unique perspective on love and intimacy. Its experimental nature distinguishes it within the album.
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Cars (‘E’ Reg. Model) — As one of Numan's signature tracks, this version emphasizes his rhythmic innovation and lyrical commentary on modernity and mechanization, making it an essential highlight that showcases his lasting impact on electronic music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- dark lyrical themes exploration
- synth-driven melodies for immersion
- nostalgic reflections on past
- engaging live performance energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Showcases live renditions and new material, appealing to dedicated fans but less accessible.
- Career context
- When 'Exhibition' was released in January 1987, Gary Numan was navigating a transitional phase in his career, shifting from his early commercial success in the late '70s and early '80s to a more experimental sound. This album came after a series of fluctuating chart performances, marking a phase where he sought to re-establish his artistic identity through live recordings and reimagined classics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Me! I Disconnect From You (live) Start here 3:03
- 2 That’s Too Bad 3:17
- 3 My Love Is a Liquid 3:28
- 4 Music for Chameleons 3:35
- 5 We Are Glass 4:40
- 6 Jo the Waiter 2:39
- 7 On Broadway (live) 4:43
- 8 Are ‘Friends’ Electric? 5:19
- 9 I Dream of Wires 5:05
- 10 Complex 3:09
- 11 Noise Noise 3:39
- 12 Love Needs No Disguise 4:35
- 13 Remind Me to Smile 3:59
- 14 We Are So Fragile 2:50
- 15 Bombers 3:48
- 16 Moral 4:29
- 17 Warriors 4:03
- 18 Everyday I Die (live) 4:32
Disc 2
- 1 Cars (‘E’ Reg. Model) 3:35
- 2 We Take Mystery (To Bed) 3:37
- 3 I’m an Agent 4:17
- 4 My Centurion 5:19
- 5 Metal 3:26
- 6 You Are in My Vision 3:10
- 7 This Wreckage 5:21
- 8 Sister Surprise 4:57
- 9 Engineers 3:57
- 10 I Die: You Die 3:39
- 11 She’s Got Claws 4:53
- 12 Stormtrooper in Drag 4:52
- 13 My Shadow in Vain 2:57
- 14 Down in the Park 4:20
- 15 Remember I Was Vapour (live) 4:41
- 16 Do You Need the Service? 3:36
- 17 White Boys and Heroes 3:31
- 18 The Iceman Comes 4:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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