Tubeway Army was the name of Gary Numan’s band. Formed in 1977, their self-titled debut album was released at the tail end of 1978. In addition to Gary, the band consisted of Paul Gardiner on bass and backing vocals and Jess Lidyard on drums.
The album was a segue from the punk-leaning sounds of their early singles, to the pioneering electronic music that Gary Numan became known for. The phrase “garagey sci-fi rock” was used in reference to this album. This album truly paved the way for Gary Numan to become an electronic pioneer. It was during the sessions for this album that he came across a minimoog synthesizer by accident in the recording studio, and the rest is history.Shortly after this album’s release, Tubeway Army recorded their follow-up, Replicas, which contained Are ‘Friends’ Electric?, which became the first synthesizer-based number 1 hit of the electronic era in 1979. After its release, Numan opted to drop the Tubeway Army name and release music under his own name, retaining the musicians from Tubeway Army as his backing band.
Tracklisting:
2. My Shadow In Vain
3. The Life Machine
4. Friends
5. Something's In The House
6. Every Day I Die
7. Steel And You
8. My Love Is a Liquid
9. Are You Real?
10. The Dream Police
11. Jo the Waiter
12. Zero Bars (Mr.Smith)
Please note that Tubeway Army (Reissue) is currently not in store but is with our local supplier.
Most of the time it takes around 2-5 days from the time you place the order for the item to arrive here and be sent out but it can take longer if there are any delays.