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Hope Bleeds

Gary Numan · 2004

106 min · 20 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop

A haunting blend of industrial textures and intimate lyrics, reflecting a journey through darkness and renewal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • intimate reflections on personal struggle
  • haunting soundscapes for deep focus
  • wave-like pacing with gradual tension
  • immersive listening for quiet moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Hope Bleeds' was released in January 2004, Gary Numan had already established himself as a pioneering figure in electronic music since the late 1970s. This album came after a period of artistic reinvention, following his previous work, 'Splinter (Songs from a Broken Mind)', showcasing his continued evolution as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Hybrid 5:43
  • 2 Pure 5:05
  • 3 Films 3:37
  • 4 Rip 5:05
  • 5 Metal 5:15
  • 6 The Aircrash Bureau 5:47
  • 7 Dark 4:19
  • 8 Crazier 3:58
  • 9 Jagged 4:49
  • 10 My Jesus 5:52

Disc 2

  • 1 Down in the Park 5:28
  • 2 Complex 3:31
  • 3 Bleed 5:48
  • 4 I Can't Breathe 5:44
  • 5 A Prayer for the Unborn 5:22
  • 6 My Breathing 9:43
  • 7 Ancients 6:15
  • 8 Absolution 4:59
  • 9 My Shadow in Vain 3:18
  • 10 Are 'Friends' Electric? 7:02

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