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Exile

Gary Numan · 1997

47 min · 9 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop

Dark, atmospheric synthscapes intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a reflective and immersive listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journeys
  • dark atmospheric soundscapes unfold
  • immersive listening for contemplation
  • haunting vocals evoke introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Exile' was released in 1997, Gary Numan was experiencing a resurgence in interest following the success of his previous album 'Sacrifice'. This marked his return to a darker, more introspective style after years of fluctuating commercial success, positioning him as a key figure in the electronic genre during the late '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dominion Day 4:51
  • 2 Prophecy 5:04
  • 3 Dead Heaven 5:21
  • 4 Dark 4:29
  • 5 Innocence Bleeding 4:25
  • 6 The Angel Wars 5:03
  • 7 Absolution 4:58
  • 8 An Alien Cure 6:08
  • 9 Exile 6:47

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata