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Sep 5, 2025

Pete

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On This Day September 5, 1980 – Gary Numan's 2nd Album Telekon was Released.

On this day September 5, 1980, the second solo album by Gary Numan, Telekon, was released. Building on the momentum of his earlier success, the album continued to explore a futuristic and emotionally detached sound that had become his signature. With layers of analog synths, robotic rhythms, and icy vocals, Telekon helped define the electronic edge of early 80s music.

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