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Tuesday, January 11 2011

Wire: Red Barked Tree

Over 11 tracks of fantastically unapproachable guitars and vocals, of deceivingly simple rhythms and unswerving purpose, Wire sound perfectly comfortable in their own skin and sense of history on Red Barked Tree.


Monday, November 3 2008

Wire

This show marked Wire’s transition from the willfully difficult band that made Document & Eyewitness to one that has fully learned the art of keeping a crowd going without losing any of their edge.


Friday, July 18 2008

Wire: Object 47

Old post-punk pros effortlessly whip up the most accessible record of their career, and one of the best.


Monday, September 19 2005

Wire: The Scottish Play: 2004 [DVD]

Two distinct performances from post-punk pioneers Wire; one consistent vision.


Monday, May 12 2003

Wire: Send


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Tuesday, April 19 2011

Wire - Map Ref 41N 93W (Live on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon)

Proving himself to be the most music nerd friendly late night host ever, Jimmy Fallon hosted Wire in what has to be their first ever…


Tuesday, November 16 2010

Wire Announce North American Tour Dates and Release New MP3

British postpunk ensemble Wire announced today its first string of North American tour dates (check the stops below). The tour will be in support of…


Friday, October 1 2010

Wire's Legal Bootlegs and Forthcoming New Album

The heavily influential band Wire has been offering a series of "legal" live bootlegs from their website here. And in an effort to peak your…


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