Telekon
Gary Numan · 1980
73 min · 16 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
A haunting blend of cold synth melodies and dystopian themes, echoing the anxieties of a rapidly changing world.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting soundscapes for introspection
- wave-like pacing that unfolds
- dystopian themes for deep thinking
- dynamic exploration of emotions
- for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party anthems
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1980, 'Telekon' was Gary Numan's third studio album, following the commercial success of his previous work, 'Replicas'. This album solidified his status as a pioneering figure in electronic music during the new wave movement, showcasing his evolution into darker, more complex themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Wreckage 5:26
- 2 The Aircrash Bureau 5:41
- 3 Telekon 4:29
- 4 Remind Me to Smile 4:03
- 5 Sleep by Windows 4:58
- 6 We Are Glass 4:47
- 7 I’m an Agent 4:19
- 8 I Dream of Wires 5:10
- 9 Remember I Was Vapour 5:11
- 10 Please Push No More 5:39
- 11 The Joy Circuit 5:12
- 12 I Die: You Die (alternate version) 3:47
- 13 A Game Called Echo 5:07
- 14 Photograph 2:27
- 15 Down in the Park (piano version) 4:15
- 16 Trois Gymnopedies (first movement) 2:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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