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Music > Albums > Gary Numan - Dance + 5 Bonus Tracks (1999) Retail CD
added on March 9, 2008, at 15:03 by pw1965

Gary Numan - Dance Review I have recently rediscovered Gary Numan and have been buying his albums over a period of months to better appreciate this artist. I've been listening to his albums in chronological order and have reached "Dance" which was originally released back in 1981. Firstly, this album is NOT a dance album as its title might suggest. "Dance" is a somewhat sombre affair with only a few more upbeat tracks. Do not let this simple fact put you off, as "Dance" shows a depth to Numan often lacking in many other musicians. Numan has to be admired for changing not only his sound from the likes of "Pleasure Principal", but also the theme (i.e. less abstract and more emotional). There aren't many artists who have had the courage to explore their craft like Numan. Since the album "Replicas", Numan has continued developing and adapting his style which is a refreshing change. Numan over his career has taken the listene on a musical journey. Rarely does Numan produce a bad album, just very different ones. Some people will not like this constant evolution and will instead prefer to stick to more familiar Numan territory. As is often the case an album can emotionally mirror the mood of the artist and I wonder if "Dance" reflects an emotional scar left behind from a failed romance as much of this album seems to lament a failed relationship perhaps. "Dance" isn't all pensive listening. There are some real gems here. My personal favourite has to be the utterly charming and melodic "Stories" (Trust me, you'll be humming this one wistfully after a while). I also really like the edgy "Moral" which if I'm not mistaken appears to be a mirror of his earlier "Pleasure Principal" track "Metal" in respect to the rhythm of his vocals - listen to the flow of the lyrics and I'm sure you'll hear the "Metal" melody. Other upbeat tracks include "She's Got Claws" and "Crash" which also get the fingers tapping. "Dance" can initially be a tough listen, but with patience can be a rewarding experience after several listenings - think of it like a fine wine that improves with age.

front 1410 x 1396 px

back 1766 x 1372 px

inside 1401 x 1404 px