Intruder
Gary Numan · 2021
60 min · 12 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
A brooding exploration of dystopia, merging dark synth textures with deeply personal lyrical introspection.
Why this album works
- Best for
- brooding introspection on dystopia steady pacing for deep focus immersive experience through consistency
- Context
- Intruder is Gary Numan's 18th studio album, released after a resurgence in popularity following his 2017 album, Savage (Songs from a Broken World). By 2021, Numan had firmly established himself as a pioneering figure in electronic music, integrating contemporary themes into his work while maintaining his signature sound.
- If you like
- electronic, new wave, synth-pop
Intruder is an album by Gary Numan, released in 2021. A brooding exploration of dystopia, merging dark synth textures with deeply personal lyrical introspection. The album received critical acclaim, with many praising its thematic depth and production quality. It debuted at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, marking Numan’s first chart-topping album since 1980, solidifying his relevance in the modern music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Intruder sound like?
A brooding exploration of dystopia, merging dark synth textures with deeply personal lyrical introspection. Rooted in electronic and new wave.
What makes Intruder by Gary Numan notable?
The album received critical acclaim, with many praising its thematic depth and production quality. It debuted at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, marking Numan’s first chart-topping album since 1980, solidifying his relevance in the modern music landscape. Intruder is Gary Numan's 18th studio album, released after a resurgence in popularity following his 2017 album, Savage (Songs from a Broken World). By 2021, Numan had firmly established himself as a pioneering figure in electronic music, integrating contemporary themes into his work while maintaining his signature sound.
Who is Intruder for?
Intruder works well if you're into brooding introspection on dystopia, steady pacing for deep focus and immersive experience through consistency.
How many songs are on Intruder?
Intruder has 12 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Betrayed 4:42
- 2 The Gift Standout 6:07
- 3 I Am Screaming 3:52
- 4 Intruder Standout 4:24
- 5 Is This World Not Enough? 5:24
- 6 A Black Sun Standout 5:40
- 7 The Chosen 4:43
- 8 And It Breaks Me Again 4:45
- 9 Saints and Liars 4:01
- 10 Now and Forever 5:57
- 11 The End of Dragons 5:12
- 12 When You Fall 5:11
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