Released: 13/04/15
Since forming in 1976, Wire has approached music with a subversive, conceptual edge—eschewing tradition for unpredictability. Their 13th album, Wire (2015), blends fresh spontaneity with the band’s signature idiosyncrasies, featuring melodic pop touches, cryptic lyrics, and motorik rhythms. It also marks guitarist Matthew Simms’ first full contribution to the creative process, adding new dynamics to their sound. From bright melodies to the dark intensity of “Harpooned,” the album reflects Wire’s enduring commitment to reinvention while staying unmistakably themselves.