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Machine and Soul

Gary Numan · 1992

77 min · 13 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop

A fusion of atmospheric synths and introspective lyrics that reflect a digital age's alienation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with intensity shifts
  • introspective themes of alienation
  • dynamic journey across tracklist
  • immersive headphone experience
  • reflective moments for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Machine and Soul' was released in 1992, Gary Numan was navigating a period of reinvention after experiencing fluctuating commercial success since his early hits in the late '70s. This album marked his return to a more electronic sound following the rock-oriented 'Outland' in 1991, highlighting his lasting influence in the synth-pop and electronic music scenes.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Machine and Soul 7:33
  • 2 Generator 9:51
  • 3 The Skin Game 7:41
  • 4 Poison 6:39
  • 5 I Wonder 6:33
  • 6 Emotion 8:00
  • 7 Cry 7:31
  • 8 U Got the Look 3:57
  • 9 Love Isolation 6:30
  • 10 Dark Mountain 3:13
  • 11 The Hauntings 4:08
  • 12 In a Glasshouse 4:12
  • 13 Hanoi 2:06

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