The fact that his upcoming album is titled 'Jagged Halo' isn't the best sign. A few remixes on 'Hybrid' had the right idea. Leave God and the Devil and whatever out of the material, tone it down a notch, and write some catchy songs. Frankly, I'm not thrilled with where Numan is headed. The album could have benefitted from better production. And 'Sacrifice' (1994) sounds like his really old stuff on a few good tracks, but I really wish he'd lose the drum loops. 'Exile' (1997) is sort of similar, but not as memorable really. I'm not a fan of the heavy guitars either, but the synths and his voice create a pretty spooky atmosphere. Of the Goth Years: 'Pure' (2000) is probably his best. I don't even totally remember what 'M + Soul' sounds like anymore really, but I know it sucks. It's like they got New Kids on the Block's backing band for 'Outland'. And definitely avoid 'Outland' (1991?) and 'Machine and Soul' (1992), which are almost totally worthless. It's okay if you're in the right mood, but it all begins to sound the same. 'Metal Rhythm' (1988) is cheesy white funk. From then on he wouldn't break the one-album-per-year tradition. The more atospheric 'Strange Charm' (1986) has maybe two good tracks, neither of which are even memorable though. Still, have the songs are good (especially the ballads). The Fury (1985) would be a lot better if he didn't use that new keyboard he got. At the time it was considered his "return to form".įrom then on Numan becomes a singles artist. A few duff tracks keep it from being a lot better. And listeners are treated to another fretless bass player, Pino Palladino's teacher! 'Berserker' (1984) is a good, but flawed album. It may be somewhat "cheesy", but the sound is very organic, somewhat jazzy, and there's nothing else like it really. There really are great songs on that album as long as the production doesn't bother you too much. And if you like that one then it's worth it to get 'Warriors' (1983), especially since it has now been reissued with bonus tracks. The latter is a near-perfect record thanks to fretless bassist Pino Palladino. Anyway, for those interested in post-Telekon Numan albums, you MUST get 'Dance' (1981) and 'I, Assassin' (1982). Yes, that includes Outland and Mach.oh wait, no, I don't actually have that one.
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