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The Fury

Gary Numan · 1985

69 min · 14 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop

A haunting blend of electronic textures and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of desolation and yearning.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with urgency
  • introspective moments of yearning
  • dynamic flow with extended sections
  • haunting textures throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, The Fury was Gary Numan's sixth studio album, coming after the commercially successful but critically mixed release of Berserker. At this point, Numan was navigating a transition from his early synth-pop sound into more experimental territories, reflecting both personal and artistic exploration. This album marked a significant moment of reinvention as he sought to redefine his musical identity amidst changing trends.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Call Out the Dogs 4:41
  • 2 This Disease 4:05
  • 3 Your Fascination 4:46
  • 4 Miracles 3:38
  • 5 The Pleasure Skin 4:09
  • 6 Creatures 5:10
  • 7 Tricks 5:41
  • 8 God Only Knows 5:26
  • 9 I Still Remember 4:04
  • 10 Call Out the Dogs (extended) 6:55
  • 11 I Still Remember (12" version) 5:22
  • 12 Anthem (B-side) 3:28
  • 13 Tribal (demo version) 5:57
  • 14 The Fear (95 remix) 6:15

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