Released: 31/03/17
Silver/Lead, Wire’s 15th studio album, marks 40 years since their debut but avoids nostalgia, delivering a sharp, modern take on psychedelic post-punk. Jagged yet luminous guitars, vivid lyrics, and minimalist percussion intertwine under Colin Newman’s spacious production. Highlights include the glittering “Diamonds In Cups,” the moody “This Time,” the ominous “Playing Harp for the Fishes,” and the urgent “Short Elevated Period.”