Intruder
by Gary Numan
  • Record Label: BMG
  • Release Date: May 21, 2021
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
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  1. ATongue20
    May 26, 2021
    10
    Dark, glitchy and very catchy, I'm trying to find reasons why this isn't his best album yet. Truly a good summary of all you want from a heavy Gary Numan album.
  2. barryjbrooks
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Excellent - Gary Numan doing what Gary Numan does best. A really solid album.
  3. Paul_D
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Epic album. Powerful, progressive and hugely accomplished album from Numan, who arguably gets better with every new release
  4. SavageBlitz
    May 22, 2021
    10
    If you enjoyed Gary's last album Savage (Songs From A Broken World) you're going to love this one. The world is hurt. The humans are destroying her everyday. What would she say? What would she think? Anger? Betrayal? If the world had a voice then Gary Numan is the right person to voice it. Excellent album. Well done Gary!
  5. dbristol1701
    May 30, 2021
    10
    Intruder for me is Gary Numan's best work. Savage was great! Intruder is even better!!!!
  6. DeathComesHome
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    "Intruder" is Gary Numan's brilliant 2021 follow-up to "Savage (Songs from a Broken World)" released in 2017. "Intruder" puts the spotlight on humanity as we stand before the living entity we call Earth. Numan gives our planet a voice to express her dark feelings of anger, sorrow, and disgust with humanity. Numan diffuses some of that darkness with the tattered remnants of what was once"Intruder" is Gary Numan's brilliant 2021 follow-up to "Savage (Songs from a Broken World)" released in 2017. "Intruder" puts the spotlight on humanity as we stand before the living entity we call Earth. Numan gives our planet a voice to express her dark feelings of anger, sorrow, and disgust with humanity. Numan diffuses some of that darkness with the tattered remnants of what was once called hope. Lyrically and musically the album is near flawless. Both are rich, layered, vibrant and, let's face it, dark and deliciously pure Numan. Numan has cemented his dominance atop the electronic music genre and rightfully so. Treat yourself and listen to "Intruder" with your headphones on. It's an amazing album that doesn't disappoint. Rather, it proves Numan's ability to continue to capture our attention while, at the same time, raising our souls and consciences to a higher level of being.… Expand
  7. AronDrakulya
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Fantastic, Gary Numan continues with an album that brings his music foreword while still remaining true to his past and with a foreboding message as poignant as ever.

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 7, 2021
    80
    This ominous set of industrial ire and theatrical brooding sees him in his element, prioritising atmosphere over tunes, both coldly alien and vulnerably human. [Jul 2021, p.82]
  2. The Quietus
    Jun 4, 2021
    80
    There’s a few too many repeated melodies, and too few differing musical moods. Still, this is a reliably impressive package from a man who knows his business, and crucially still has something to say. It’s Prime Numan in his prime.
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  3. Uncut
    May 28, 2021
    60
    The songs are often guilty of bloated bombast, but Numan retains an impressive command of cinematic melodrama and richly layered sonic detail. [Jul 2021, p.33]
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