Pink Flag Records
Released: January 10th, 2011
Wire has been around for a looooong time. They started off in the first wave of English punkrock bands in 1977. But even 1977's iconic Pink Flag LP was something more than punkrock. They were a band striving for their own unique sound, like so many other acts of the time. In the process of striving for a sound of their own, they, along with other bands at the time crafted what is now know as post-punk.
While Pink Flag stands as one of the albums that defined a genre, Wire's new album is anything but genre defining. Don't get me wrong, I think its a good album and certain songs like "Clay" and "Two Minutes" contain some of the old Wire sound, but this album lacks the cutting social commentary and guitar riffs of songs like "12XU".
The first track off the album, "Please Take" is far and away the "hit song" of the disc, but it is a lot more easily digestible than the abrasive and angular guitars and lyrics of Wire's 70's and 80's output. All in all a good listen and worth picking up if your a fan of the genre or the band, but if you've never listened to this band (Ahem. Really?) pick up Pink Flag instead.
Similar: The Fall, Buzzcocks, Gang of Four
Rating: 6.5
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