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Techno Army Featuring Gary Numan

Gary Numan · 1996

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

A pulsating blend of electronic rock and synth-pop that showcases Numan's signature moody soundscapes.

Why this album works

Best for
steady pacing for focused listening moody soundscapes for introspection varied dynamics throughout the album
Context
By 1996, Gary Numan was in a phase of reinvention, transitioning from his earlier hits in the late '70s and early '80s. 'Techno Army Featuring Gary Numan' came during a time when he was exploring a more electronic sound, following the commercial success of his previous album, 'Sacrifice', released in 1994.
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electronic, new wave, synth-pop

Techno Army Featuring Gary Numan is an album by Gary Numan, released in 1996. A pulsating blend of electronic rock and synth-pop that showcases Numan's signature moody soundscapes. This album is notable for its reimagining of classic tracks like 'Are 'Friends' Electric?' and 'Cars', which helped to keep Numan relevant in the evolving electronic music scene. Additionally, it received positive critical reception for its innovative production techniques and marked his continued influence on electronic music artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Techno Army Featuring Gary Numan sound like?

A pulsating blend of electronic rock and synth-pop that showcases Numan's signature moody soundscapes. Rooted in electronic and new wave.

What makes Techno Army Featuring Gary Numan by Gary Numan notable?

This album is notable for its reimagining of classic tracks like 'Are 'Friends' Electric?' and 'Cars', which helped to keep Numan relevant in the evolving electronic music scene. Additionally, it received positive critical reception for its innovative production techniques and marked his continued influence on electronic music artists. By 1996, Gary Numan was in a phase of reinvention, transitioning from his earlier hits in the late '70s and early '80s. 'Techno Army Featuring Gary Numan' came during a time when he was exploring a more electronic sound, following the commercial success of his previous album, 'Sacrifice', released in 1994.

Who is Techno Army Featuring Gary Numan for?

Techno Army Featuring Gary Numan works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, moody soundscapes for introspection and varied dynamics throughout the album.

How many songs are on Techno Army Featuring Gary Numan?

Techno Army Featuring Gary Numan has 13 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·60:31

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

  • 1 Are 'Friends' Electric? Standout 5:39
  • 2 Cars Standout 4:14
  • 3 We Are So Fragile 4:20
  • 4 We Are Glass 5:33
  • 5 She's Got Claws 4:11
  • 6 I Die: You Die Standout 4:26
  • 7 Deadliner 4:09
  • 8 Machine and Soul 4:20
  • 9 Emotion 5:12
  • 10 A Question of Faith 4:09
  • 11 U Got the Look 4:17
  • 12 Cars - Rush Hour Skadiva 4:17
  • 13 Cars - Talla 2xlc (remix) 5:39

Release Date

January 1, 1996

Genre

new wave, synth-pop

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

60 min 31 sec