I do not have words to describe just how important this album is. This is the first electronic album I bought, (my parents bought the JM Jarre albums before). I bought it second hand for 8 pounds, why is it 25 pounds on the site? I first heard the song Cars, in a Carling commercial for the NBC channel in Britain. I was watching NBC about 8 - 9 years ago? on a Sunday, and BAM! You hear this loud breathing synth sweep pad, and then the drums roll in, and the synths and guitars start playing. (Gary doesn't sing). I said whats this, this is amazing!. It took me another 6 years to find out what the song was called and who it was, via top of the pops 2. When I saw him, I said this is it I must buy this. I went to Reckless records in London, and asked if they had anything by Gary Numan, they had 2 CDs, I naturally chose the one with Cars, that was the only one I knew, and the only one I thought I would like. I was wrong, I got back home and quickly put it on, I could feel the energy of Gary as this was a live Album recorded in London. Most songs on this CD were very good, and I first discovered the combination of violin and synths via Billy Curry (Ultravox). ( this influenced me to use a synth violin for Moonlight on my album Kulture). This album is basically the live version of Replicas and The Pleasure Principal. But its amazing, I bought another 2 of his albums, and from there I discovered John Foxx, The Human League, Ultravox, Visage and many more.

About fourteen years ago, I was stunned and amazed to find the "Living Ornaments '79 and '80" collection in a vinyl box set. I had no idea that it even existed, but snapped it up immediately. It was totally awesome! I saw both of the tours when they came through Boston on 23 Feb. and 17 Oct. 1980, and they were both unforgettable. Today, I have to admit that I didn't know the CD existed, either, and have only now stumbled across it and the reviews. I don't have it yet, but am ordering it even as you read this. I would pay GOOD money to get a DVD of THESE Gary Numan tours, but again do not know if such a thing exists!

For Numan fans looking for "Living Ornaments 79/80 you're halfway there.The double cd has the complete 79 show with tracks not found on the original LP.Sadly this set does not have the 80 show(see track list).Still a must for the Numan fan(especially early GN).Hopefully someone will release the 80 show as well done as this.