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154

Wire · 1979

58 min · 17 tracks · art punk

A jagged blend of post-punk rhythms and artful experimentation, capturing the essence of late '70s Britain.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time '154' was released on September 1, 1979, Wire was transitioning from their influential debut album, 'Pink Flag', to a more experimental sound. This was their third studio album, marking a significant evolution in their music as they moved towards a more complex and abstract approach, influenced by the burgeoning post-punk scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Gang of Four· The Fall· Television

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Should Have Known Better 3:52
  • 2 Two People in a Room 2:09
  • 3 The 15th 3:04
  • 4 The Other Window 2:07
  • 5 Single K.O. 2:22
  • 6 A Touching Display 6:55
  • 7 On Returning 2:05
  • 8 A Mutual Friend 4:26
  • 9 Blessed State 3:28
  • 10 Once Is Enough 3:23
  • 11 Map Ref. 41°N 93°W 3:36
  • 12 Indirect Enquiries 3:34
  • 13 40 Versions 3:27
  • 14 Song 1 3:02
  • 15 Get Down, Parts I & II 4:27
  • 16 Let’s Panic Later 3:20
  • 17 Small Electric Piece 3:31

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