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The Pleasure PrincipleGary Numan
Punk & New Wave · 1970s
The Pleasure Principle — 1979
Gary Numan
Released 1979Punk & New Wave
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A cold, pioneering synth-rock landmark, home to 'Cars'. Influential and stark. A genre cornerstone. A cult or specialist favourite earning its place on merit.
On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.
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