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Christ that video is insufferable. Almond at one point does say something on-point about that era of Gary Numan records -- the songs meander, they drift -- which I always thought was kind of the point of those records, the songs are really immersive spaces and the textures are lovely (I think it's plain Numan had been listening to a lot of Japan), they're really nice records to just put on and let play -- but tthat raised-eyebrow"ooh I'm going to say 'John Revolta.' Did everyone notice me say my clever thing" style he flexes through the whole thing
what a dick
― The Complainte of Ray Tabano, Tuesday, 31 March 2015 12:18 (nine years ago) link
Regarding I, Assassin, I think "Music for Chameleons" and "We Take Mystery" are two of his greatest songs but otherwise I can't stump up much love for the album. The bass overpowers the synths and the tunes just aren't there.― anthony braxton diamond geezer (anagram), Tuesday, March 31, 2015 7:59 AM (8 hours ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
The fact that it's relatively bass-led is one of the reasons I love the album so much! I don't think he ever worked with a bass player of the calibre of Mick Karn and (on I, Assassin) Pino Palladino again, and I think it's a massive shame that Palladino didn't return for Warriors. 'White Boys and Heroes', 'A Dream of Siam' and 'War Songs' are incredible too, IMO. 'This Is My House' and the title track weren't as immediate for me, but grew on me eventually. I dunno, I'm a sucker for live drumming mixed with Compurhythm patterns anyway, but the bass playing on I, Assassin adds that extra dimension, again IMHO.