Some years ago there existed a file sharing site that went by the name of 'Punktorrents'. As the name suggests, the focus of this site was punk rock in all of its various forms. However, punk is a difficult term to pin down and how would Numan get a look in on such a site? For sure the 1978 version of Tubeway Army comfortably fitted the punk bill, but from 1979 onwards? Well there's always 'New Wave' or perhaps better still in the UK at least 'Post Punk'. Anyway, luckily a very extensive collection of DVDs was posted on the site that very comprehensively documented many of Gary Numan's TV appearances from 1979 through to 2003.
Sadly, 'Punktorrents' ran out of money and disappeared taking a wealth of fantastic unofficial material with it, including the aforementioned Numan DVD collection. The compilations were the handiwork of the person(s) behind the Dead Heaven site that seems to no longer be active. So whilst it is not possible to specifically thank the creator of this collection. I am happy to offer then a home on this 'Listen To The Sirens' site as they are too good for the fanbase to lose. I will be putting them up in the coming weeks starting with 1979 today.
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