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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic ebb and flow experience haunting melodies for introspection wave-like pacing for absorption
- 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.
- If you like
- electronic, new wave, synth-pop
Living Ornaments '80 is an album by Gary Numan. A pulsating blend of electronic textures and haunting melodies that define Numan's unique sonic landscape. The album is notable for its critical acclaim and influence on the electronic music genre, solidifying Numan's status as a pioneer. It features live renditions of key tracks that contributed to chart successes, including 'Cars' and 'Are ‘Friends’ Electric?', which remain staples in electronic music history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Living Ornaments '80 sound like?
A pulsating blend of electronic textures and haunting melodies that define Numan's unique sonic landscape. Rooted in electronic and new wave.
What makes Living Ornaments '80 by Gary Numan notable?
The album is notable for its critical acclaim and influence on the electronic music genre, solidifying Numan's status as a pioneer. It features live renditions of key tracks that contributed to chart successes, including 'Cars' and 'Are ‘Friends’ Electric?', which remain staples in electronic music history. 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.
Who is Living Ornaments '80 for?
Living Ornaments '80 works well if you're into dynamic ebb and flow experience, haunting melodies for introspection and wave-like pacing for absorption.
How many songs are on Living Ornaments '80?
Living Ornaments '80 has 29 tracks, running approximately 134 minutes.
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 Standout 5:57
- 6 Remind Me to Smile 3:34
- 7 The Joy Circuit 5:55
- 8 Tracks 3:05
- 9 Are ‘Friends’ Electric? Standout 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 Standout 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? Standout 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 Standout 6:05
- 14 Tracks 3:00
- 15 We Are Glass 6:46
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