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Savage – Songs from a Broken World

Gary Numan · 2017

68 min · 12 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop

A haunting blend of electronic textures and introspective lyrics reflecting a dystopian future.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • haunting soundscapes for introspection
  • dystopian themes resonate deeply
  • emotional depth in each track

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Savage – Songs from a Broken World' was released in 2017, Gary Numan was experiencing a resurgence in his career, marked by a return to the forefront of electronic music. This album followed his previous work, 'Splinter (Songs from a Broken World)' released in 2013, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist while drawing on themes of alienation and societal collapse.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Ghost Nation 4:57
  • 2 Bed of Thorns 5:24
  • 3 My Name Is Ruin 6:18
  • 4 The End of Things 5:01
  • 5 And It All Began With You 6:21
  • 6 When the World Comes Apart 5:27

Disc 2

  • 1 Mercy 5:35
  • 2 What God Intended 5:26
  • 3 If I Said 6:49
  • 4 Pray for the Pain You Serve 5:28
  • 5 Broken 5:59
  • 6 Cold 5:36

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