I really wanted to like this one more, but I just found this album to be really uninteresting. And there's really not much to say, it peaks at the middle with a few decent songs, but the rest of it is a complete snore to me. It's not like Numan has done anything new in this album, he's been industrial and gothic for a while now.
I Am Dust is sort of alright, but it's nothing special. Here In The Black does something a bit better. Everything Comes Down To This and The Calling aren't anything ... read more
Gary Numan doesn't have a lot to say as a singer or composer. For me the worst part of this album are the abrupt changes between industrial, rock and synth parts.
However his fetish with anything industrial and emo still comes across as something relatable, possibly a little geeky.
Track rating:
1: 68
2: 74
3: 72
4: 67
5: 66
6: 60
7: 55
8: 69
9: 76
10: 75
11: 76
12: 72
my personal favourite gary numan album, and an overall intriguing and unique piece of art
best songs: i am dust, here in the black, splinter, love hurt bleed, who are you
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