Name: Silver / Lead
Brand: Wire

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Extended format: Yes

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This special edition is a hard backed, 7”x 7”, 80 page case bound book, with text by Graham Duff, extended credits, lyrics, brand new interviews, exclusive colour photographs and the CD itself. Limit…

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-03-31

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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5024545773408

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1 / CD / Extended format: Yes / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Wire

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New Wave / Post Punk

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Pink Flag

Wire is an English rock band formed in London in October 1976. They were originally associated with the punk rock scene and later became central to the development of post-punk. Inspired by the UK punk scene, Wire expanded the sonic boundaries of not just punk, but rock music in general. With their richly detailed and atmospheric sound, often obscure lyrical themes, and Situationist political stance, they are considered a definitive art punk or post-punk ensemble. Throughout their career, Wire experimented with song arrangements and gained a reputation for their innovative approach.

Critic Stewart Mason described Wire as one of the more important rock groups of the 1970s and 1980s. Their first three albums showcased their ability to push the boundaries of both punk and rock music. From their early raucous punk style on "[Album1]," they evolved into a more complex sound with increased use of guitar effects and synthesizers on "[Album2]" and "[Album3]." This steady development demonstrated their musical growth.

In 2004, founding member Gilbert left the band; however, in 2010 [NewMember] joined them. Wire's influential presence continues to shape the music industry as they remain dedicated to pushing artistic boundaries.

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Silver / Lead is the 15th studio album from musical pioneers Wire. It arrives on the 40th anniversary of their debut performance. Yet it’s about as far from nostalgia as you could get. This is the sound of a uniquely addictive 21st century psychedelic post-punk. Colin Newman and Matt Simms’ guitar work is alternately jagged and luminous, while bassist Graham Lewis’s ear-catching lyrics are vivid yet oblique. Meanwhile, drummer Robert Grey provides a virtual masterclass in percussive minimalism. But it’s how the various instruments mesh together that really counts. And Newman’s production creates a sonic space in which even the smallest gesture is accorded some recognition. Highlights include the optimistic dazzle of Diamonds In Cups, with its almost T. Rex-style buzz and chug, and the moody swing of This Time. Elsewhere on the musical spectrum, there’s the menacing widescreen grandeur of Playing Harp for the Fishes and breakneck-paced guitar pop of Short Elevated Period.

CD+ - This special edition is a hard backed, 7”x 7”, 80 page case bound book, with text by Graham Duff, extended credits, lyrics, brand new interviews, exclusive colour photographs and the CD itself. Limited edition of 1000.

Silver / Lead

Music GB