Why this album works
This album is significant for encapsulating the raw energy and innovative spirit of Wire's early performances, which helped shape the punk movement. Critics have noted its impact on both contemporary bands and the revival of interest in art punk, further solidifying Wire's legacy as one of the genre's most influential acts.
- Best for
- raw energy for live settings quick bursts of frenetic intensity dynamic performances with varied pacing
- Context
- By 2006, Wire was revisiting their storied past as influential pioneers of art punk. This collection showcases live recordings from pivotal performances in London and New York, highlighting their evolution since their 1977 debut album, 'Pink Flag'. The release arrives during a phase of renewed interest in their early work following a brief hiatus and subsequent albums in the early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Butthole Surfers· Mark Mothersbaugh· The Boomtown Rats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Commercial 1:00
- 2 Mary Is a Dyke 1:08
- 3 Too True 1:05
- 4 Just Don’t Care 1:21
- 5 Strange 2:29
- 6 Brazil 0:47
- 7 It’s So Obvious 0:56
- 8 Three Girl Rhumba Standout 1:29
- 9 TV 1:26
- 10 Straight Line 0:53
- 11 Lowdown 2:23
- 12 Feeling Called Love 1:20
- 13 NYC 1:12
- 14 After Midnight 1:27
- 15 12XU Standout 2:03
- 16 Mr Suit 1:50
- 17 Glad All Over 1:43
- 18 The Commercial 1:02
- 19 Mary Is a Dyke 1:39
- 20 Too True 1:06
- 21 Just Don’t Care 1:27
- 22 Strange 2:40
- 23 Brazil 1:04
- 24 It’s So Obvious 1:00
- 25 Three Girl Rhumba Standout 1:39
- 26 TV 1:18
- 27 Straight Line 1:40
- 28 Lowdown 1:48
- 29 Feeling Called Love 1:21
- 30 NYC 1:10
- 31 After Midnight 1:08
- 32 12XU Standout 2:01
- 33 Glad All Over 1:21
- 34 Mr Suit 2:09
Disc 2
- 1 Men 2nd 1:41
- 2 Reuters 2:34
- 3 106 Beats That 1:02
- 4 From the Nursery 2:38
- 5 Dot Dash 2:19
- 6 Another the Letter 1:07
- 7 Practice Makes Perfect 2:34
- 8 Marooned 2:19
- 9 I Am the Fly Standout 3:12
- 10 Lowdown 2:10
- 11 Mercy 5:41
- 12 Outro 1:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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