Manscape cover

Manscape

Wire · 1990

63 min · 13 tracks · art punk

A surreal blend of art punk's abrasive edges with introspective lyrics and experimental soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

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

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Manscape' was released in January 1990, Wire had already established themselves as pioneers of art punk since their debut in 1977. This album came after a period of reformation and experimentation, following their critically acclaimed album 'The Ideal Copy' (1987), marking a significant evolution in their sound and approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Gang of Four· The Fall· Television

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Life in the Manscape 3:28
  • 2 Stampede 4:50
  • 3 Patterns of Behaviour 4:17
  • 4 Other Moments 3:50
  • 5 Small Black Reptile 3:14
  • 6 Torch It 7:31
  • 7 Morning Bell 4:22
  • 8 Where’s the Deputation? 3:51
  • 9 What Do You See? 6:47
  • 10 Goodbye Ploy 3:50
  • 11 Sixth Sense 4:19
  • 12 Children of Groceries 3:03
  • 13 You Hung Your Lights in the Trees / A Craftman’s Touch 10:04

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