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London, England (1976 – 1980, 1985 – 1992, 1999 – present)

Wire is a post-punk band formed in London, England in 1976. The band initially consisted of Colin Newman (vocals, guitar), Graham Lewis (bass, vocals), Bruce Gilbert (guitar), and Robert Gotobed (drums). Bruce Gilbert left the band in 2004. In 2008, Margaret Field McGinnis of Laika joined the band as their touring guitarist. She was replaced in 2010 by Matt Simms. The band split in 1980, but reunited in 1985 and released six further albums before disbanding in 1992. The band reunited once more in 1999 and has remained active sporadically since.

They were originally associated with the punk rock scene and were later central to the development of post-punk. The band, which gained a reputation for experimenting with song arrangements throughout its career, exhibited a steady development from an early raucous punk style to a more complex, structured sound involving increased use of guitar effects and synthesizers. Critic Stewart Mason writes, “Over their brilliant first three albums, Wire expanded the sonic boundaries of not just punk, but rock music in general.”

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redo8

154 is AWESOME.

17 days ago
Maagikki

Red Barked Tree is seriously amazing. Adapt, Two Minutes, Bad Worn Thing... Definitely up there with their best stuff.

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Anira_Sugar

Wire, Gang of four, Wedding Present and The Fall

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Musilov

We're Wire fans, not ad spotters.

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cs188

I am 99% certain The Finest Drops was used in a TV ad at some point... Does anybody else know what I'm talking about? I've been trying to find the answer for a while.

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juanchopepe2

No style, no heart.

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BillSwansea

Yes.

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busterduster

somebody tell me , is this the same band that did : dot dash"?

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panSmith

join us http://www.lastfm.pl/group/Mute+Records+Fans

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Groves89

@itsalexbrah I just realized I don't have a "." after Ref. What in the FUCK.

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captainpopovich

if yall like this, check out http://hauntedhorses.bandcamp.com/

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chuckgiscool

I made a track featuring a sample of the Three-Girl Rhumba and the beat from The Message... have a listen. I thought you might be interested http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsjCt8yKYu8 it's on my EP you can get for free here: http://chuckieg.bandcamp.com

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mattmacneil

These guys are still so good. Red Barked Tree is so surprisingly good. When does a band make a 'comeback' album 35 years after their debut and have it still sound so fresh?!

December 2011
Musilov

why write to a Wire mailbox for Frank Ocean and Rustie?

December 2011
itsalexbrah

wire fans! correct your tags to Map Ref. 41°N 93°W

December 2011
bloodmaw

"I love how "Red Barked Tree" didn't make it onto the Guardian's top 50 albums this year, but Katy B, Frank Ocean, and Rustie did. Hang on, did I say "Love"? I meant "hate."" can you stop being so damn ignorant? just because they released 3 great albums 30 years ago means that every release they have is automatically deserving top of album lists? the album was good but i thought Frank Ocean's and Rustie's deserve a higher placing so shit on me all you want but i agree with the guardian on that.

December 2011
ToothandNail04

pink flag is the best punk record ever.

December 2011
KommisarK

Awesome show at O2 Academy

December 2011
hoarse_morning

my favourite band

December 2011
AlCapwnUK

Wire, Gang of Four and The Fall

December 2011