This show hit my radar first because of Big Black Delta - a band I’ve been enjoying for quite a while. Once I realized they were opening for Gary Numan, I kicked into discovery gear. Sure, I remembered Cars, but that was about it. I scanned his catalog, and while I can’t say I enjoyed any of the newer stuff, those early Tubeway Army / Gary Numan albums are pretty sweet. Still, this night Big Black Delta took the cake for me.
Gary was no slouch mind you - he had more moves and energy on stage than I’ve probably ever seen with a guy his age. He threw in some classics, but was really rocking that heavy, NIN-inspired sounds most of the night. Still quite the spectacle - and worth it.
Electronic music pioneer Gary Numan gives visceral performance at Beachland | Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog | Cleveland Scene
"The concert featured a good mix of both old and new tunes. For the most part, the set featured his darker material. ‘Cars,’ his big crossover hit from 1979/1980, was the one track that didn’t adhere to the formula. Though it sounded noisier than its studio version, it still had its distinctive pop hook. He and his four-piece band delivered the tune with an exuberance that was amplified by bright LED lights. But more often, Numan played in front of blinding strobes that made it difficult to stare directly at the stage. And the music was snarling mix of industrial rock that often buried Numan's thin voice. "
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