Episode 23

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Published on:

10th Jul 2023

New Anger

"They say that I'm all over, I don't know..."

In 1988, Gary Numan released his first album under the IRS Records label, and despite good reviews and an improvement on previous albums, Metal Rhythm didn't get him back in the charts.

Taking on a Robert Palmer-style hard rock meets electronic album, the LP featured the lead single 'New Anger', about his irritation over his critics at the time.

This episode delves into the making of the album, how it was made and how Gary feels about it now.

Clips used:

  • Gary Numan - New Anger
  • Gary Numan - Devious
  • Gary Numan - This is Emotion
  • Gary Numan - Respect
  • Gary Numan - Voix
  • Gary Numan - I Don't Believe
  • Gary Numan - Children
  • Gary Numan - Creatures
  • Gary Numan - Cold Metal Rhythm
  • Gary Numan - (R)Evolution (audiobook)

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About the Podcast

Electric Friends: A Gary Numan Podcast
Celebrating the songs by a musical pioneer
Celebrating the music of electronic pioneer Gary Numan, track-by-track. Each episode delves into a different Gary Numan song from various albums and eras in a non-linear journey.

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