Gary Numan - The Skin Mechanic Live
Review by Rafael Belforth
The Skin Mechanic, the latest album by Gary Numan, is a captivating and thought-provoking record that showcases the British musician's unique blend of electronic and industrial sounds. The album is a departure from Numan's previous works, as he experiments with new sounds and styles, resulting in a fresh and exciting sound.
The album opens with the haunting title track, which sets the tone for the rest of the record. The song features Numan's signature synth sounds, layered over dark and brooding lyrics. Other standout tracks on the album include "I Am Screaming," a powerful and emotional ballad, and "The Chosen," a driving and energetic track that showcases Numan's ability to create infectious hooks.
One of the strengths of The Skin Mechanic is Numan's ability to create a cohesive and immersive listening experience. The album flows seamlessly from one track to the next, creating a sense of unity and purpose. The production quality is also top-notch, with each instrument and sound carefully crafted to create a rich and complex sonic landscape.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Creatures | ||
| God Only Knows | ||
| I Die You Die | ||
| Young Heart (Live) | 5:2 | |
| Call Out the Dogs | 04:04 | |
| Are Friends Electric? | ||
| Survival (Live) | 2:12 | |
| Are 'Friends' Electric? | 7:40 | |
| Cars (Live) | 5:20 | |
| Respect | ||
| Call Out the Dogs (Live) | 4:5 | |
| I Die : You Die | 3:59 | |
| I Can't Stop | ||
| I Die: You Die (Live) | 3:53 | |
| Call Out The Dogs | ||
| Me, I Disconnect From You | ||
| Young Heart | ||
| America | ||
| We Are Glass | ||
| Are 'Friends' Electric? (Live) | 7:40 | |
| Respect (Live) | 4:9 | |
| Hunger (Live) | 4:30 | |
| Survival | ||
| I Can't Stop (Live) | 3:34 | |
| We Are Glass (Live) | 5:25 | |
| New Anger (Live) | 3:16 | |
| New Anger | ||
| Down In The Park | ||
| Are 'Friends' Electric | 7:40 | |
| I Can't Stop | 03:16 | |
| Hunger | ||
| Devious | ||
| I Die: You Die | 3:50 | |
| Down In the Park (Live) | 5:18 | |
| Down in the Park | 05:24 | |
| Cars | ||
| I Die, You Die | 3:50 | |
| Creatures (Live) | 5:7 |
Video
GARY NUMAN - SKIN MECHANIC TOUR ( LONDON 1989 ).
Images
Catalog Numbers
- GNMANCD 31030303
- EIRSAC 1019
- CDP 24 1038 2, 24 1038 2
- irsc-82023
- irsd-82023
- 24 1038 1
- EIRSA 1019
- VDP-1524
- MVP 9912173
- 7243 5 21406 2 6, 521 4062
- eirsacd 1019
Labels
- 24 Bit Remasters
- I.R.S. Records
- Picture Music International
- EMI
Listen online
- online anhören
- ouvir online
- ascolta in linea
- escuchar en línea
- kuunnella verkossa
- lyssna på nätet
- online luisteren
- écouter en ligne
- lytte på nettet
Formats
- CDr
- Reissue
- Remastered
- Unofficial Release
- Cassette
- Album
- Live
- CD
- Vinyl
- LP
- Gatefold
- VHS
- PAL
- Promo
- Stereo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Record Company | I.R.S. Records |
| Recorded At | Dominion Theatre |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | I.R.S. Records, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | I.R.S. Records, Inc. |
| Licensed To | EMI Records Ltd. |
| Published By | Bugle Songs |
| Distributed By | MCA Records |
| Manufactured By | EMI Records Ltd. |
| Remastered At | Abbey Road Studios |
| Glass Mastered At | EMI Uden |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Written-By | Numan (tracks: 1 to 8, 10 to 3) |
| Backing Vocals | Emma Chalmers, Valerie Chalmers |
| Bass | Andy Coughlan |
| Drums | Ced Sharpley |
| Guitar | Rrussell Bell |
| Keyboards | Ade Orange, Chris Payne |
| Saxophone | Ade Orange, John Webb |
| Violin | Chris Payne |
| Vocals | Gary Numan |
| Photography By | Andy Earl |
| Producer | Gary Numan |
| Mastered By | Ron Rutledge, Stephen Marcussen |
| Photography | Andy Earl |
| Artwork By | Leisure Process, The |
| Artwork | The Leisure Process |
| Executive Producer | Duncan Smith |
| Film Producer | Ken O'Neill |
| Film Director | Ken O'Neill |
| Design | The Red Room |
| Liner Notes | Steve Malins |
| Reissue Producer | Lucy Jordache, Steve Malins |
| Remastered By | Peter Mew |
| Executive-Producer | Duncan Smith |
Notes
- Tracks 9 and 10 are switched in the tracklisting of this release; the tracklisting shows them in the correct order.
- Recorded live at the Dominion Theatre, London, September 28th 1988.
- ℗ 1989 I.R.S Records Ltd.
- © 1989 I.R.S Records Ltd.
- IRS Records Ltd. Under Licence to EMI Records Ltd.
- All tracks published by Bugle Songs except , , , published by Beggars Banquet Music Ltd.
- ℗ & © 1989 IRS Records Ltd Inc.
- All rights of the producer and of the owner of the work reproduced reserved. Unauthorized copying, hiring, renting, public performance and broadcasting of this recording prohibited.
- Catalogue# on CD: CDP 24 1038 2
- Catalogue# on spine: 24 1038 2
- Made in Holland
- Mastered at Precision by Steven Marcussen and Ron Rutledge.
- All tracks published by Firstars Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
- except "Cars", "Down In The Park", "Are 'Friends' Electric?" published by American Momentum Music (BMI), "I Die, You Die" published by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI) and "We Are Glass" published by Numan Music Ltd. (PRS)
- ℗ & © 1989 International Record Syndicate Inc. 3939 Lankershim Blvd.
- Universal City, CA 91604 all rights reserved.
- All tracks written by Gary Numan.
- Universal City, CA 91604 all rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable law. distributed by MCA distributing corp.
- Track 12 on disc and in publishing credits "I die, you die" on the back cover of the disc "I die you die"
- A1 to A3, A5, B1, B2, B4: published by Bugle Songs Ltd.
- A4, A6, B3: published by Beggars Banquet Musik Ltd.
- B5: published by Numan Music Ltd.
- Manufactured and distributed by EMI, under exclusive licence from IRS Records Inc.
- En France: Distribution exclusive EMI Pathé Marconi S.A.
- Deutschland: EMI ELECTROLA Gmbh, Köln.
- ℗© 1989 IRS Records Inc. under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd.
- Made in EEC
- Gatefold Sleeve
- Title track B5 given on the centre labels as "We Are Class"
- (p)+(c) 1989 International Record Syndicate, Inc.
- Running Time Approx: 54 Mins.
- Release comes in a rectangular, soft-plastic box measuring approximately 6.5" by 6.75". The front sleeve contains a period head-shot photograph slipped behind a clear plastic front. The interior of the box contains just the cassette along with moulding to hold the cassette firmly in place. The spine of the box is blank. The back outer sleeve contains the same plastic sheath as the front has and inserted in it is card containing information about the release. The inserted card is titled "Sales Presenter" and includes information on the upcoming release of "The Skin Mechanic" such as formats, catalogue numbers, dealer prices, barcodes, and release date. Underneath the track listing is a section titled "Sales Points" which includes information on where the live music was recorded, upcoming tour dates/locations, and promotional information about the release and I.R.S.
- The cassette has a black shell with a white sticker overlay that contains only the artist name, I.R.S.. logo and name, and either an "A" or "B" to indicate which side it is.
- Sales Presenter released to retail outlets to promote the upcoming live album, "The Skin Mechanic," and to induce retailers to order it and stock it in their stores.
- This release does not include any barcodes, catalogue numbers or other identifiers. All song durations are taken from the Discogs draft for this release; they do not appear on this release.
- Digitally Remastered at Abbey Road Studios.
- Jewel case with 12 page colour booklet including new liner notes and lyrics.
- Erratum:
- Tracks 9 and 10 are switched in the artwork track listing of this release.
- Title appears as simply 'Skin Mechanic' on back inlay, CD label and spine.
- ℗ + © 1989 IRS Records Ltd.
- Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 to 13 published by Bugle Songs.
- Tracks 4, 6, 9 published by Beggars Banquet Music Ltd.
- Made in UK.
- Jewel case with 4 page booklet.
- All tracks Written & Produced by Gary Numan.
- Publishers: 1/11 Numan Music Ltd, 3/5/6/9 Beggars Banquet Music Ltd, 2/4/7/8/10 Bugle Songs Ltd
- (C) 1990 the copyright in this video recording is owned by IRS Records Ltd under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 5 015557 005144
- Barcode (Text): 5 099924 103824
- Barcode (Scanned): 5099924103824
- Matrix / Runout: 241038 @ 1-2-1-NL
- Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
- Label Code: LC 7283
- Barcode: 0 4479-72023-4
- Barcode: 0 4479-72023-2 2
- Matrix / Runout: 112456-I6-9293-2-M
- Other (Center Mould Ring, Inverted): 7
- Barcode: 5 099924 103817
- Rights Society: GEMA STEMRA
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): 064-24 1038 1 A
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): 064-24 1038 1 B
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out Side A): 2410381-A1
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out Side B): 2410381-B1
- Rights Society: MCPS/BIEM
- Barcode: 5 099999 121730
- Barcode (Text): 724352140626
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L046
- Mould SID Code: ifpi 15D3
- Matrix / Runout: EMI UDEN 5214062 @ 1
- Label Code: LC 0542
- Barcode (Text): 5 015557 005120
- Barcode (String): 5015557005120
- Matrix / Runout: EIRSACD 1019 01:1:1
- Rights Society: BIEM/MCPS
- Matrix / Runout: EOD-EMI 241038 @ 1
- Rights Society: biem/mcps
About Gary Numan
Born 8th of March 1958 in Hammersmith, London, England.
Started his musical career in 1977 as a punk rocker in the band , before being sacked in May 1977 for being "too creative." He responded to an advert in Melody Maker to join the band The Lasers, alongside . Both soon left to form their own punk band, , with his uncle filling in on drums.
In 1978 was signed to and released a couple of punk singles. By then he was using the name Numan and the band was performing live in pubs and clubs around London, supporting . Whilst recording demos for Beggars, Gary stumbled upon a "Minimoog," that had been left behind in the studio, still programmed to a sound that caught his attention. The rest, as they say, is history. Gary Numan is considered one of the foremost pioneers in electronic dance music.
UK Charts
Discogs (April 2020) Gary Numan has 78 albums and 76 compilations accredited to him. There are also some 99 singles/EPs accredited to him.
Of these, Gary has achieved UK music chart success so far in his career. In total, 34 LPs have charted (Top 100) with six achieving 'Top 10,' placings with the albums "," and "," hitting the coveted No.1 spot in the UK during September 1979 and a year later, in September 1980. In all, his LP chart success has gained him over 100 weeks of listings in the UK music charts to date (albums).
In terms of single/EP releases, 51 have charted in the UK music charts. Six of these have achieved positions within the UK Top 10 with the single "," hitting the UK No.1 slot in September 1979. Overall, Gary Numan has achieved placings in the UK Singles Chart for 159 weeks. (Source: Official Charts Company (UK) (April 2020)).
Real Name
- Gary Anthony James Webb
Name Vars
- G Numan
- G. Newman
- G. Numan
- G. Nurnan
- G.Numan
- Gary
- Gary Newman
- Gary Webb
- Gry Numan
- Muman
- Newman
- Nuiman
- Numan
- Numan Gary
- The Big G
- ²¤êüûËåüÞó
Aliases
- Gary Webb
- Valeriun
Summary by Rafael Belforth
Comments
Love the version of "Cars" from that era. More electronic, more atmospheric. Nowadays, it sounds too rough and rushed.
More of the fury
Great
44:24 - Basking in the adulation.
Fab
I remember one girl who'd believe she'd be so Devious!!!
I love these female singers! These are the best versions of 'America' and 'Creatures' that I've heard so far.
Amazing brilliant and wow. Those backing singers yum yum!!!
The FX of yesteryear are seriously cool !
I want to dwell in the Sonic Wonderland ruled by Alison Goldfrapp and Gary Numan.
Gary Numan is an amazing artist. His music combines new wave along with elements of rock. I enjoyed the back up singing as well.
Stretched !
from 1988 - 1992 the cliffhanger Numan
0:00 America
2:55 Me! I Disconnect From You
6:08 Creatures
11:18 Cars
16:20 Down in the Park
22:42 Devious
27:05 I Can't Stop
30:29 Are 'Friends' Electric?
38:29 Call Out the Dogs
42:42 Band introductions
45:22 We Are Glass
2:55 Me! I Disconnect From You
6:08 Creatures
11:18 Cars
16:20 Down in the Park
22:42 Devious
27:05 I Can't Stop
30:29 Are 'Friends' Electric?
38:29 Call Out the Dogs
42:42 Band introductions
45:22 We Are Glass
the leather...
After Gary drop kicks the balloon into the audience he literally dabbs
12:35 my favourite song on tour i do like all of them tho
Kind of what happens when an artist is under pressure from a record company to produce commercially successful music so they can make money off it.