The Pleasure Principle

Gary Numan

The Pleasure Principle

RELEASED: September 07, 1979
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Airlane 3:19 2. Metal 3:34 3. Complex 3:12 4. Films 4:11 5. M.E. 5:37 6. Tracks 2:52 7. Observer 2:54 8. Conversation 7:40 9. Cars 4:01 10. Engineers 4:03
The Pleasure Principle is the third studio album by British musician Gary Numan, released in 1979. The album is notable for its pioneering electronic sound, characterized by the use of synthesizers and drum machines. It features the hit single 'Cars,' which became a defining track of the new wave genre and is often credited with helping to propel electronic music into the mainstream. The album's legacy includes its influence on a wide range of artists in various genres, and it is considered a classic in electronic music history.