I Assassin [Remastered] - Gary Numan

Advantages: Much better sound quality
Disadvantages: None

...This CD is full of Gary Numan`s classic work from his earlier days prior to his hit album The Pleasure Principle. The songs on this are really great for what they are. The booklet is something that most booklets don`t contain these days, an actual mini biography, pictures, track listings as well as the song lyrics. Today it seems as if you pick up a new CD , you open it up & there are no lyrics in the booklet. This CD has it`s place in my vast collection of music, my favorite track off this , I would have to say is the fantastic hit "Down In The Park" the song is very calming as well as a little moving. This song is also featured on the soundtrack to the classic motion picture "Times Square". Gary Numan has been releasing high quality music for three decades, but for me, it doesn't get any better than this, his second release... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: COVERS ALL THE HITS / GOOD INTRODUCTION / CHEAP
Disadvantages: SHOULD BE A DOUBLE CD WITH HARD TO FIND TRACKS FOR THE DIEHARD FANS

...I’ve been a fan of Gary Numan since the early days (well 1979 !!!). This Gary Numan 18 track CD was release in May 1999 on the Beggars Banquet Label and is basically yet another best of release. However, if you are new to Gary Numan (even after twenty plus years), then this is a great introduction CD for you to explore and delight in the hits (old one’s and even older ones) from Gary Numan. The track listing consists of : 1. Cars - (Premier Mix) 2. I Die You Die 3. Are `Friends' Electric? 4. Down In The Park 5. We Are Glass 6. Bombers 7. We Take Mystery (To Bed) 8. She's Got Claws 9. Complex 10. Music For Chameleons 11. That's Too Bad 12. This Wreckage 13. Warriors 14. Love Needs No Disguise 15. White Boys And Heroes 16. Sister Surprise 17. Stormtrooper In Drag 18. Cars - (original version) This tracklisting contains most... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Some good stuff
Disadvantages: Too many retreads

...Gary Numan’s pose aroused passionate loyalty in those who overlooked its superficiality, and equally vehement loathing in those who did not. Following the release of Replicas in 1979, he immediately seemed to gather an army of devoted fans, including many look alikes, who ensured that his follow up releases later that year were also well received. These - the album The Pleasure Principle and the single Cars - were ready for early autumn release, and soon topped the UK album and singles charts. By that time, his hair was jet black and the records were issue under his own name; otherwise little had changed. Numan emphasised the stark, futuristic aspects by giving all the tracks one word titles (Airlane, Complex, Metal, Films, Observer). Numan was a potent phenomenon. Harsh and simplistic though his music was, and however thin his... Read review

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