Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frenetic bursts of energy
- quick hits for short attention
- dynamic mix of intensity
- playful experimentation with sounds
- engaging in brief interludes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, cohesive tracks
- seek melodic, soothing experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Behind the Curtain' was released in 1995, Wire had already established themselves as a pioneering band in the post-punk scene with their influential debut album 'Pink Flag' (1977). This album marked a return after a hiatus and reflected their ongoing evolution, highlighting their signature blend of concise songwriting and avant-garde sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gang of Four· The Fall· Television
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mary Is a Dyke 1:08
- 2 Too True 1:05
- 3 Just Don’t Care 1:22
- 4 TV 1:26
- 5 New York City 1:12
- 6 After Midnight 1:30
- 7 Pink Flag 2:35
- 8 Love Ain’t Polite 1:07
- 9 Oh No Not So 1:37
- 10 It’s the Motive 1:24
- 11 Practice Makes Perfect 3:49
- 12 Sand in My Joints 1:51
- 13 Stalemate 2:17
- 14 I Feel Mysterious Today 1:41
- 15 Underwater Experiences 3:15
- 16 Dot Dash 2:20
- 17 Options R 1:51
- 18 From the Nursery 2:53
- 19 Finistaire 2:17
- 20 No Romans 1:12
- 21 Another the Letter 1:07
- 22 40 Versions 3:19
- 23 Blessed State 3:14
- 24 A Touching Display 5:19
- 25 Once Is Enough 2:39
- 26 Stepping Off Too Quick 1:24
- 27 Indirect Inquiries 3:20
- 28 Map Ref 41° N 93° W 3:50
- 29 A Question of Degree 2:58
- 30 Two People in a Room 2:04
- 31 Former Airline 1:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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