The Scottish Play: 2004 cover

The Scottish Play: 2004

Wire · 2005

53 min · 14 tracks · art punk

A frenetic blend of art punk and experimental soundscapes that challenge conventional song structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with varied pacing
  • short bursts of frenetic energy
  • challenging song structures throughout
  • attention-demanding for focused listening
  • engaging exploration of soundscapes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song formats
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Scottish Play: 2004' was released in 2005, Wire had solidified their status as pioneers of art punk, following their acclaimed 2003 album 'Send'. This release marked a continued evolution for the band as they explored more avant-garde elements while maintaining their distinctive sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Gang of Four· The Fall· Television

Tracklist

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

  • 1 99.9 7:44
  • 2 Germ Ship 1:39
  • 3 Mr. Marx’s Table 4:29
  • 4 1st Fast 1:32
  • 5 Read & Burn 2:50
  • 6 The Agfers of Kodack 4:04
  • 7 Comet 2:43
  • 8 In the Art of Stopping 3:43
  • 9 Spent 4:20
  • 10 I Don’t Understand 4:22
  • 11 Strange 3:08
  • 12 106 Beats That 1:27
  • 13 Surgeon’s Girl 1:20
  • 14 Pink Flag 9:42

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