 Gary Numan
 Pure
 Review by Gary Hill
Gary Numan pretty much embodied the ‘80’s moody electronic branch of what at the time was called “new wave”. From his incredibly original band Tube Way Army to his solo career and its quirky hits, Numan represented the quintessential cool European techno-popper of that decade. He has now released an incredible album that takes that classic sound into darker and heavier directions for a new generation. It is interesting in listening to note the bands that Numan apparently has influenced, ranging from Marilyn Manson to Nine Inch Nails and Korn. With a list of disciples like that, look for the man to catch on big again.
Numan’s musicians on the CD are Monti, Rob Holliday, Steve Harris and Richard Beasley.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2001 Year Book Volume 3 at garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2001-and-2002.
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