The Fury
Gary Numan · 1985
69 min · 14 tracks · electronic music
A haunting blend of synthetic textures and emotive vocals that captures the disillusionment of the mid-1980s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Call Out the Dogs Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving beat and urgent lyrics, encapsulating themes of chaos and urgency.
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This Disease — With its introspective lyrics and moody soundscape, this track showcases Numan's ability to blend personal struggle with broader societal commentary.
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Miracles — A standout for its emotional depth, this song contrasts shimmering synths with raw vulnerability, highlighting Numan's unique lyrical approach.
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Your Fascination — This track combines catchy melodies with darker undertones, illustrating Numan's knack for creating tension within accessible pop structures.
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
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Explores darker themes and complex arrangements, diverging from earlier pop sound.
- Career context
- Released in January 1985, The Fury marked Gary Numan's return after a brief hiatus following his commercial peak with the albums Replicas and Telekon. At this point in his career, Numan was navigating a shifting musical landscape as new wave and synth-pop were evolving, and he aimed to reclaim his artistic identity amidst changing trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· The Human League
Tracklist
- 1 Call Out the Dogs Start here 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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