I was too young to have heard Wire in the 1970s. My parents were not exposing me to UK punk. No, back then, I was getting crossover country by Mac Davis and Loretta Lynn and Kenny Rogers.
All of which I appreciate now, but still. It's not UK punk
No, I first learned of them when Enigma Records signed them in the 80s and brought their music to my ears. They had an electronic sound that was appealing to my 14-year-old budding music fan ears.
Boy, was I ever shocked to hear Pink Flag when I did.
This song, from their 1985 album The Ideal Copy, was written by the band and did fuel a minor comeback.
Wire, believe it or not, is STILL around, and still tours sometimes. This is a live show from 2017. They still sound great - even though they have returned to a guitar-driven sound.
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