Episode 21

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Published on:

9th Jun 2023

M.E.

"I turned off the pain, like I turned off you all, now there's only m.e."

For this episode, we look back at the fantastic sci-fi themed Pleasure Principle track, M.E..

Based on a story from Gary Numan about the last machine on Earth, we look at its inspiration, covers, remixes and more.

Clips used:

  • Thomas Newman - 2185 AD
  • Gary Numan - M.E.
  • Gary Numan - M.E. (Hybrid version)
  • Wand - M.E.
  • Metz - M.E.
  • Earl Brutus - M.E.
  • Nine Inch Nails - Metal
  • Basement Jaxx - Where's Your Head At?
  • Foxy - Party Boys
  • Gary Numan - M.E. (live, 1980)
  • Gary Numan - (R)Evolution (audiobook)

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About the Podcast

Electric Friends: A Gary Numan Podcast
Celebrating the songs by a musical pioneer
Celebrating the music of electronic pioneer Gary Numan, track-by-track. Each episode delves into a different Gary Numan song from various albums and eras in a non-linear journey.

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