Berserker (Extended - 2025 Remaster)

Gary Numan

Berserker (Extended - 2025 Remaster)

Review

Gary Numan’s *Berserker (Extended – 2025 Remaster)* is a powerful revisitation of his bold 1984 release, now enhanced with cleaner production, expanded tracks, and a welcome sonic depth. The remaster sharpens the icy synth textures and metallic rhythms that defined Numan’s transition from synthpop pioneer to a darker, more aggressive electronic sound. From the brooding title track to the industrial shimmer of songs like "My Dying Machine," this version brings new life to an album that was ahead of its time. The extended cuts give the tracks more room to breathe, emphasizing the mechanical pulse and haunting melodies that underscore its futuristic themes. Vocally, Numan sounds more dynamic in this remaster, and the added polish helps highlight the emotive undercurrents behind his android-like persona. Fans of his early work will appreciate the continuity with albums like *Telekon* and *The Pleasure Principle*, while newer listeners can enjoy a fresh take on one of his most underrated projects. This 2025 extended edition solidifies *Berserker* as a key turning point in Gary Numan’s evolution—cold, relentless, and strangely beautiful.

Info

**Berserker (Extended - 2025 Remaster)** is a forthcoming remastered edition of Gary Numan's influential 1984 album *Berserker*, set for release in both the UK and US on March 21, 2025. This extended remaster revisits the original tracks with enhanced audio quality and includes additional extended and alternate versions of key songs from the original release. Originally released on Numan's own label, Numa Records, the *Berserker* album marked a shift in his musical direction, embracing a more aggressive synth-rock style characterized by heavy use of samplers and innovative production techniques. The original 1984 album was recorded at Rock City Studios in Shepperton, England. The 2025 remaster remains faithful to the core vision, and like the original, it is produced by Gary Numan himself. At its original release, *Berserker* peaked at number 45 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was not released officially in the US at the time, and therefore did not chart there. The remastered version is being reissued via Beggars Banquet/Numa in collaboration with Artoffact Records in North America, bringing the album to a new generation of fans while celebrating one of the more underrated entries in Numan's groundbreaking catalogue.

Tracklisting

  1. 1. Berserker - 2025 Remaster
  2. 2. This Is New Love - 2025 Remaster
  3. 3. The Secret - 2025 Remaster
  4. 4. My Dying Machine - 2025 Remaster
  5. 5. Cold Warning - 2025 Remaster
  6. 6. Pump It Up - 2025 Remaster
  7. 7. The God Film - 2025 Remaster
  8. 8. A Child With The Ghost - 2025 Remaster
  9. 9. The Hunter - 2025 Remaster
  10. 10. Empty Bed, Empty Heart - 2025 Remaster
  11. 11. Here Am I - 2025 Remaster
  12. 12. She Cries - 2025 Remaster
  13. 13. Rumour - 2025 Remaster
  14. 14. This Ship Comes Apart - 2025 Remaster
  15. 15. Berserker - Extended Version - 2025 Remaster
  16. 16. This Is New Love - Extended Version - 2025 Remaster
  17. 17. The Secret - Extended Version - 2025 Remaster
  18. 18. My Dying Machine - Extended Version - 2025 Remaster
  19. 19. Cold Warning - Extended Version - 2025 Remaster
  20. 20. The Hunter - Extended Version - 2025 Remaster