Wire albums, ranked
20 records, ordered by our Elevation score — our rating out of 100, not chart position.
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1
154 Start here
1979
A dissonant blend of angular guitar riffs and minimalist rhythms creates a tense, cerebral sound that defines art punk's evolution.
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2
Nocturnal Koreans
2016
A blend of art punk's jagged edges with haunting melodies that challenge conventional song structures.
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3
Mind Hive
2020
A vibrant blend of art punk and experimental sounds, illuminating Wire's continued evolution while maintaining their distinctive edge.
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4
Read & Burn 01
2002
Pulsating rhythms and jagged guitars create an urgent, cerebral landscape that challenges conventional punk aesthetics.
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5
Red Barked Tree
2011
A concise blend of art punk energy and experimental textures, radiating a sense of urgency and introspection.
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6
Send
2003
A blend of sharp art punk energy and introspective lyrics wrapped in concise, punchy arrangements.
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7
Read & Burn 02
2002
Art punk energy collides with jagged melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a sharp critique of modern life.
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8
Silver/Lead
2017
A mesmerizing blend of art punk energy and experimental textures, underscored by introspective lyrics and rhythmic complexity.
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9
Wire
2015
Art punk energy collides with experimental structures, creating a unique sonic landscape that is both chaotic and captivating.
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10
Pink Flag
1977
A frenetic and experimental collection of brief, punchy tracks that redefine punk's boundaries with abstract lyricism and minimalist instrumentation.
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11
10:20
2020
A restless exploration of sound, blending art punk's urgency with atmospheric textures and introspective lyrics.
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12
The Ideal Copy
1987
A complex blend of art punk and post-punk, layered with intricate rhythms and abstract lyrics that challenge conventional song structures.
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13
Read & Burn 03
2007
A dissonant blend of angular guitar riffs and rhythmic complexity that challenges conventional song structures.
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14
Snakedrill
1986
A collision of art punk intensity and experimental soundscapes, blending angular guitar riffs with innovative production techniques.
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15
Manscape
1990
A kaleidoscopic blend of art punk and avant-garde textures that challenges conventional song structures.
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16
Object 47
2008
A sparse yet intense exploration of sound, blending art punk urgency with contemplative melodies and sharp lyrical observations.
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17
The Drill
1991
A tense exploration of art punk with jagged rhythms and cryptic lyrics reflecting urban disillusionment.
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18
It's Beginning To And Back Again
1989
A kaleidoscopic blend of art punk's raw energy and experimental textures creates an immersive auditory landscape.
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19
A Bell Is a Cup
1988
A Bell Is a Cup blends art punk's angularity with introspective lyrics and experimental instrumentation, creating an atmospheric yet dissonant soundscape.
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20
The First Letter
1991
A jagged blend of art punk and experimental rock, layered with sardonic wit and sharp musicality.