The Monday Troop
Gary Numan · The Plan (With Tubeway Army) [1984]
Of laughter and mime
The airwave police were the only
Admirers to admire
Sliding sideways in a rusty old Ford
The drivers broke down
And the young girl screams
Walking through rock dreams
Tall stories, mobile T.V.
Radio, nobody came
The station is abandoned
Deserted for Peace Day
Some old man said, "Just do your best"
And I think passed away
My shadow is never far behind
And I must find another role to play
Visit mask maker, please bend my mind
Someone, no one, I really don't mind
Nobody cares
The Monday Troop
Gary Numan's 'The Monday Troop' stands as a defining track from his 1984 album The Plan, marking a pivotal shift in his sonic identity. Released during the height of his collaboration with Tubeway Army, the song embodies the cold, mechanical aesthetic that characterized his work in the early 1980s. With its distinctive synthesizer-driven sound and detached vocal delivery, the recording captures the post-punk and new wave sensibilities of the era. It serves as a stark contrast to his earlier, more aggressive output, showcasing Numan's evolution into a solo artist who blended electronic textures with brooding atmospheres. The track remains a significant piece of his discography, illustrating his ability to craft hauntingly effective music that resonated deeply with audiences of the time.