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Living Ornaments '80

Gary Numan

134 min · 29 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop

A pulsating blend of electronic textures and haunting melodies that define Numan's unique sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic ebb and flow experience
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • wave-like pacing for absorption
  • immersive two-half listening journey
  • pulsating textures for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone radio singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, 'Living Ornaments '80' captures Gary Numan at a pivotal moment following his commercial peak with the album 'Telekon'. This live album showcases Numan's transition from chart-topping hits to a more experimental sound, reflecting his evolving artistic identity during the burgeoning new wave and synth-pop movements.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 This Wreckage 5:42
  • 2 I Die: You Die 3:53
  • 3 M.E. 4:35
  • 4 Everyday I Die 4:34
  • 5 Down in the Park 5:57
  • 6 Remind Me to Smile 3:34
  • 7 The Joy Circuit 5:55
  • 8 Tracks 3:05
  • 9 Are ‘Friends’ Electric? 5:44
  • 10 We Are Glass 5:01
  • 11 This Wreckage 5:33
  • 12 Remind Me to Smile 3:34
  • 13 Complex 3:12
  • 14 Telekon 3:46

Disc 2

  • 1 Me! I Disconnect From You 3:15
  • 2 Cars 3:34
  • 3 Conversation 7:05
  • 4 Airlane 3:13
  • 5 M.E. 4:32
  • 6 Everyday I Die 4:43
  • 7 Remember I Was Vapour 4:40
  • 8 Stories 3:27
  • 9 Are ‘Friends’ Electric? 5:42
  • 10 The Joy Circuit 5:33
  • 11 I Die: You Die 3:43
  • 12 I Dream of Wires 5:16
  • 13 Down in the Park 6:05
  • 14 Tracks 3:00
  • 15 We Are Glass 6:46

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