Top tracks — play these first
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Doubles & Trebles — This opening track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of transformation through its driving rhythm and intricate instrumental interplay.
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Keep Exhaling — A brief yet impactful piece that juxtaposes urgency with introspection, effectively setting the tone for the album's deeper explorations.
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B/W Silence — Here, the band experiments with dynamics and silence, creating a haunting atmosphere that highlights their lyrical depth and sonic experimentation.
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Magic Bullet — This track features sharp, pointed lyrics alongside jarring instrumentation, representing a key moment of critique within the album's narrative framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong writing and production while maintaining a cohesive yet experimental sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving rhythm in 'Doubles & Trebles' that sets an energetic tone, which is maintained through the first half.
- Several tracks feature unconventional song structures, such as 'Re-Invent Your Second Wheel', which shifts dynamics abruptly and incorporates spoken word elements.
- The final track, 'Attractive Space', concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with resolution
- wave-like pacing throughout listening
- short tracks for quick engagement
- restless creativity in sound
- thought-provoking moments of tension
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album explores new sonic pathways while echoing the band's legacy.
- Career context
- Released on March 25, 2013, 'Change Becomes Us' marks Wire's 13th studio album and the first since their 2008 album 'Object 47'. This album comes after a period of artistic resurgence for the band, showcasing their ability to evolve while remaining true to their avant-garde roots established in the late 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gang of Four· The Fall· Television
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Doubles & Trebles 3:50
- 2 Keep Exhaling 1:39
- 3 Adore Your Island 2:45
- 4 Re-Invent Your Second Wheel 3:45
- 5 Stealth of a Stork 1:54
- 6 B/W Silence 4:40
- 7 Time Lock Fog 5:45
- 8 Magic Bullet 3:41
- 9 Eels Sang 2:15
- 10 Love Bends 4:01
- 11 As We Go 4:36
- 12 & Much Besides 6:12
- 13 Attractive Space 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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