Fragment 2/04
Gary Numan · 2005
89 min · 18 tracks · electronic music
A haunting blend of electronic textures and introspective lyrics that bridges past and future in Numan's sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rip Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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My Jesus — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of faith and doubt, juxtaposed with an ethereal soundscape that highlights Numan's vocal vulnerability.
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Crazier — With its driving beat and introspective lyrics, this song encapsulates the tension between chaos and clarity, showcasing Numan’s ability to merge personal narrative with compelling hooks.
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Cars — As one of Numan’s most recognizable tracks, its inclusion here serves as both homage and reinterpretation, bridging past hits with contemporary sensibilities through updated production techniques.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with resolution
- haunting textures for introspection
- wave-like pacing invites reflection
- long-form listening experience
- evocative emotional landscapes unfold
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, instant gratification
- favor standalone catchy singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Re-established Numan's relevance with innovative sound, marking a significant phase in his career.
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Fragment 2/04 marked a significant phase in Gary Numan's career as he continued to reinvent himself after the commercial peak of his early work. This album followed a series of experimental releases that showcased his evolution from a synth-pop icon into a more complex, atmospheric sound artist. It reflects Numan's ongoing exploration of personal themes and technological integration within music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Rip Start here 7:03
- 2 Noise Noise 4:00
- 3 Voix 4:55
- 4 Remind Me to Smile 3:39
- 5 My Jesus 5:43
- 6 Haunted 4:45
- 7 Down in the Park 5:18
- 8 Crazier 3:53
- 9 Replicas 5:07
Disc 2
- 1 Jagged 4:36
- 2 Dead Heaven 5:22
- 3 Cars 3:47
- 4 Are 'Friends' Electric? 5:56
- 5 We Are Glass 5:11
- 6 A Prayer for the Unborn 8:35
- 7 The Machman 3:57
- 8 It Must Have Been Years 4:35
- 9 Jo the Waiter 3:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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