Tubeway Army is the debut studio album by the British punk band of the same name. Released in 1978 by Blue Records, it's considered to be a significant milestone in the evolution of punk into new wave and synthpop.
Led by frontman Gary Numan, Tubeway Army previously operated in a primarily punk rock style, heavily influenced by David Bowie's style. Nevertheless, the album is known for its shift from the conventional punk style to a more synthetic, electronic influence, foreshadowing Numan's style in his subsequent solo career.
The album consisted of 14 tracks, with notable songs including "My Shadow in Vain," "The Life Machine", and "Friends." While the album did not achieve huge commercial success initially, it peaked on the UK Album Charts at number 14.
Tubeway Army's sound in this album is often cited as being heavily influenced by the likes of David Bowie and the punk scene of the time, yet its own influence on electronic, new wave, and industrial music cannot be understated. It has since been recognized as a pivotal album in the development of electronic music.
