Most people think of Gary Numan and think of his huge hit song Cars, which is a great song. 

But, the album he recorded with the Tubeway Army (Replicas) has a lot to offer. As it is a highly experimental album with really something for everybody. 

Aside from new wave and even some songs borderlining on Punk there’s some pretty good rock songs on Replicas as well. The album’s opening track though is still my favorite, Me I Disconnect From You.

This is truly a sonic explosion of music. Some of the earliest new wave ever recorded and it’s amazing and it’s really really intriguing.

The synth sound here is really different. I don’t think I’ve ever heard these notes together like this except in this song. Also, it has a really catchy beat and I really do enjoy the vocals on this song.  Definitely feel there might be a bit of a Kraftwerk influence here as well.

So ahead of its time 1979 this is what music would become in the early 80s when new wave really took off. 

I don’t know if there is a term such as Proto new wave, but that’s what this could be or postpunk.  I’m making a new words up here, everybody (lol). 

So please to check it out, Me I Disconnect From You off the replicas album by Gary Numan & Tubeway Army.  And if you get a chance, check out the rest of the album it’s really great. Has a lot of different stuff on it.  Great for listening to while you’re writing or while you’re reading.

As always, thank you for reading and listening… 

-aaa