Telekon cover

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

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