Splinter – Songs from a Broken Mind
Gary Numan · 2013
84 min · 18 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
Dark, atmospheric soundscapes intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a haunting reflection on despair and resilience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dark atmospheric soundscapes
- introspective reflections on despair
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- haunting emotional resonance
- immersive journey through resilience
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'Splinter – Songs from a Broken Mind' marked Gary Numan's return to form after a decade of exploring varied musical styles. At this point in his career, he was experiencing a resurgence in popularity, driven by a renewed interest in electronic music and collaborations with contemporary artists like Nine Inch Nails. This album is often viewed as a significant artistic statement following his previous work, 'Dead Son Rising.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I Am Dust 4:08
- 2 Here in the Black 4:56
- 3 Everything Comes Down to This 4:39
- 4 The Calling 4:33
- 5 Splinter 5:26
- 6 Lost 4:42
- 7 Love Hurt Bleed 4:52
- 8 A Shadow Falls on Me 3:07
- 9 Where I Can Never Be 3:46
- 10 We're the Unforgiven 5:22
- 11 Who Are You 3:45
- 12 My Last Day 5:30
Disc 2
- 1 I Am Dust (original demo) 4:21
- 2 Here in the Black (original demo) 6:17
- 3 The Calling (original demo) 4:26
- 4 We're the Unforgiven (original demo) 5:29
- 5 I Am Dust (Roman Remains remix) 4:21
- 6 Love Hurt Bleed (Tweaker remix) 5:04
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