Living Ornaments '80
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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