Transmission Impossible (Legendary Radio Broadcasts)

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3 Gary Numan concerts in radio broadcast: Capitol Theatre in Sydney, Australia, on May 31, 1980, then Moogfest in North Carolina, on May 20, 2016, and finally his second appearance at Moogfest 2016, recorded the following day. Cult! Gary Numan made a striking entrance onto the music scene in the late 1970s, establishing himself as one of the most significant figures in British music. He followed up with hit after hit, won over the critics, and built a devoted fan base. Born from the ashes of Tubeway Army, he helped popularize synthpop and bring it to the forefront, forging a career that has lasted for decades. His influence remains ever-present in contemporary electronic and alternative music. The first disc features Numan’s memorable concert at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney, Australia, on May 31, 1980. Recorded a year after the release of his first album, 'The Pleasure Principle' (1979), and just a few months before 'Telekon', this exceptionally powerful concert reveals him at the height of his fame, both critically and commercially. The second disc presents Numan’s concert in North Carolina, at Moogfest 2016, on May 20, where he performs the entirety of 'The Pleasure Principle' as well as a few bonus tracks. A kind of victory lap, where he tackles the songs with renewed fervor, turning revered classics into something with striking immediacy. Disc 3 closes the set with Numan’s second appearance at Moogfest 2016, recorded the following day, where he performs the entirety of Telekon. In front of a delirious crowd, he plays brilliantly, channeling decades of experience into a performance of exceptional power, precision, and atmosphere.