Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing and flow
- immersive listening sessions
- haunting melodies for contemplation
- abstract sonic journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, 'The Ideal Copy' is Wire's fifth studio album and marks their return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus. This period followed their experimental phase in the early 80s, showcasing a shift towards more refined production techniques and an embrace of new wave elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gang of Four· The Fall· Television
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Point of Collapse 3:22
- 2 Ahead 4:59
- 3 Madman’s Honey 4:28
- 4 Feed Me 6:00
- 5 Ambitious 4:05
- 6 Cheeking Tongues 2:08
- 7 Still Shows 4:10
- 8 Over Theirs 5:25
- 9 “A Serious of Snakes” 4:53
- 10 Drill 5:04
- 11 Advantage in Height 3:06
- 12 Up to the Sun 2:50
- 13 Ambulance Chasers (live) 3:02
- 14 Feed Me (live) 4:31
- 15 Vivid Riot of Red (live) 2:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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