I saw Wire live in 1978 but didn't have any records. In the past 6 months I've bought 5 of their albums and they are all brilliant. You are never too old to surprise yourself !
I hope it was an eye opener (ear). It seems it was, since you bought a bunch of albums from them. I live in Holland and bought Pink Flag immediately after its release, and this is the Wire I know from the Punk era. Good solid Rock and Roll. I am 65 and still listen to the Pink Flag. I am a Rock and Roll Junkie 😂😎
I wish there was a "proper" recording of "The Art Of Persistence" because the way they perform that song live is brilliant. One of my favorite moments from the Wire show in Cambridge, MA that I attended.
Wow, Wire are still rocking! Come to Aldershot again!!! And my total admiration and respect to KEXP first of all to get them in and then for the amazing production! The studio is beautiful!
I've been reading the book "Read & Burn." It's likely the best and most conclusive book on Wire. And thank God Robert Grey is here playing drums after those dismal 90's days of "Manscape" and "Wir!"
@@hellowhirled when you've been around 40 to 45 years, you have the right to throw a wobbler or two. That being said,since the oughts to the present,they have been hitting it out of the park....
I discovered Wire in retrospect in the last few years, like much of the music around the time of their first 3 albums, and I've just sort of presumed that they were the only things of theirs worth listening to. More fool me, this sounds great.
My favourite band... Followed them all my life..Had The pleasure of seeing them live..Never rested on there laurels and keep on morphing..The best going around...
They weren’t always too keen on playing the classics so in the late 80s I believe, they hired a cover band to play primarily Pink Flag and open up for them...
They're playing at the Guild Hall in Preston on Monday October 30th and the amazing thing is that tickets are only £18, including booking fee. Great band, always interesting.
how is Matthew getting that weird high note bending sound on the guitar breaks on Playing Harp....? An FX pedal? (I see has the whammy bar in his hand....)
Not sure what that copy of The Shaggs Philosophy of the World album propped up against the new guitarist's amp is all about, but, hey, it's Wire, and they're doing what they do as well as they ever have, and I for one, am very grateful...top shelf!!!
A good look for older gentlemen. Only Wire, Swans and Hüsker Dü have come back with material equal, or better, to their peak. Fugazi, are ye listening!!?
Shit...guess I missed the tour. No to long haired hippies siting down and playing guitar. I was expecting more power rock...like how they came swinging out of the early 2000's power punching. Well The Art Of Persistence has that 1984 post punk sound of The Chameleons and Killing Joke
The legends still sound great and they stay busier than bands half their age.
great voice and great ideas every time yeah
I saw Wire live in 1978 but didn't have any records. In the past 6 months I've bought 5 of their albums and they are all brilliant. You are never too old to surprise yourself !
Get all their albums
Great band who are always relevant
First Wire album I ever bought was IBTABA many years ago. One of the best bands ever
I hope it was an eye opener (ear). It seems it was, since you bought a bunch of albums from them. I live in Holland and bought Pink Flag immediately after its release, and this is the Wire I know from the Punk era.
Good solid Rock and Roll. I am 65 and still listen to the Pink Flag. I am a Rock and Roll Junkie 😂😎
Brilliant. Love these guys
40 years a contemporary band... how true that is
Eternal and seminal band ...
From "Pink Flag" to this incredible "Silver Lead", a trail marked by talent and consistency.
Wire.
The best, by far !!
Us OG Punks are old buggers now but those of us born before 1966 are still the real f***ing deal😄
Something atmospheric about Wire's sound. Always stellar guitar tones.
I wish there was a "proper" recording of "The Art Of Persistence" because the way they perform that song live is brilliant. One of my favorite moments from the Wire show in Cambridge, MA that I attended.
It dropped onto Spotify on 5th May. Sounds great too.
I love them. Since PF. in 77
Short,vital punchy tunes. Great to see the raw energy is sustained into their dotage. Top outfit
Always never less than challenging, this band has been inspiring me for decades now. New record is incredibly good
I only got to see them once, at the Paradise in Boston....finding this is a real Xmas treasure
My all-time favorite band.
Damn.
Wow, Wire are still rocking! Come to Aldershot again!!!
And my total admiration and respect to KEXP first of all to get them in and then for the amazing production! The studio is beautiful!
the drummers setup f'in perfect
Robert Gotobed!
he is a legend
a human metronome
I love this band so much!
I've been reading the book "Read & Burn." It's likely the best and most conclusive book on Wire. And thank God Robert Grey is here playing drums after those dismal 90's days of "Manscape" and "Wir!"
@joe curtin are you shitting on 80s Wire? you better not be shitting on 80s Wire
@@hellowhirled when you've been around 40 to 45 years, you have the right to throw a wobbler or two. That being said,since the oughts to the present,they have been hitting it out of the park....
Pretty sure it's "The Art of Persistence". Be that as it may, kudos to KEXP for these live-in-the-studio videos.
I discovered Wire in retrospect in the last few years, like much of the music around the time of their first 3 albums, and I've just sort of presumed that they were the only things of theirs worth listening to. More fool me, this sounds great.
Check out Gang of Four and Television if you haven't. Similar post-punky aesthetic, you'd dig.
That they're still pumping out such quality material after all this time is incredible.
My favourite band... Followed them all my life..Had The pleasure of seeing them live..Never rested on there laurels and keep on morphing..The best going around...
How genius is Wire!!!
Art of persistence total surprise
they still being young inside!
Ma boys! New album is so good!
Yes the new album is so god like.
Wonderful as always
Awesome as always!
Saw them in LA years ago. The opening act played Wire covers, their more well known songs. Brilliant idea. Hands down my top 3 bands!
Wire since the early 90's
Excellent
don't tell me this is WIRE who made 12XU in 1977? unbelievable!
"Stripped down to the waist looking as limp as Monday morning"
Superb !!!
Hard rock stripped down to its core. Brilliant performance and great recording!
Brilliant as always
Diamonds in cups with T Rex's sounds!!! Amazing!!!!
Thank you guys!!!!!!!!
Felt wired back to my early days - took me back to one of the best concert I ever attended at the Hammersmith Odeon. Great !
The Shaggs LP back there!
they're on KEXP every 3 months! LOL!
The KEXP house band
Absolutely fantastic. Thank you
Took me back to one of the best concert i attended at the Hammersmith Odeon
"154" is one of my absolutely favourite albums ever.
Yasssssssss!!!! Superb sound!!!
Those Guitars are amazing ..sooo jealous!
Excelente!!!
Wire is Love
still rockin awesome
Eastwood guitar and bass in there, along with the Danelectro (I recognized my bass)! These guys are so perfect.
My favorite : The Art of Assistance . Great feelings ,Brillant !
I luv it!!!
Masterpiece.
Legendary band
Sonic mechanic that tweak their sound with each new release...Bold like no other band.
They weren’t always too keen on playing the classics so in the late 80s I believe, they hired a cover band to play primarily Pink Flag and open up for them...
Meraviglioso live... Unici ed irraggiungibili.
Legends and still brand new band
Precision. Like a Rolex watch.
ooooohhhhh que están viejitos!!
They're playing at the Guild Hall in Preston on Monday October 30th and the amazing thing is that tickets are only £18, including booking fee. Great band, always interesting.
nice!!
Glad I got to meet them in 88
Geniuses
Brilliant
Still sound great as ever, no pigeons hole for this band ,wire
TOP! WIRE is good !
Saw them live at the Bakery Perth Australia. Too bad that venue shut down.
Amazing sound as always!
Wonder why you guys at KEXP use the Sennheisers 280 HD instead of the Sony 7506. isolation?
So rad I'm 60 it's cool no one gets in your way
Back for thrill \o/
I liked Colin's guitar and the very simple drum kit. Did anyone notice the Shaggs' album cover??
Four people don't rotate, eddy or spin.
how is Matthew getting that weird high note bending sound on the guitar breaks on Playing Harp....? An FX pedal? (I see has the whammy bar in his hand....)
simon young chorus set to sweep?
c'mon young buck strap it up like ole guys!
Not sure what that copy of The Shaggs Philosophy of the World album propped up against the new guitarist's amp is all about, but, hey, it's Wire, and they're doing what they do as well as they ever have, and I for one, am very grateful...top shelf!!!
Maybe just a subtle way to get them exposure?
do these guys never sleep . .
Interesting that either he or someone else removed the "Airline" guitars plate from that
headstock.
And at 16:26 you can see the holes for the stock bigsby that was removed.
Does Wire have any job openings for Drum Tech? ; )
Can someone tell me what Top of the Club is on please? Cheers me dears.
You can hear the Harry Styles influence. Its not bad.
A good look for older gentlemen. Only Wire, Swans and Hüsker Dü have come back with material equal, or better, to their peak. Fugazi, are ye listening!!?
didnt know Husker Du ever had new material after breaking up. you thinking of a different band?
Harp for the Fishes.....sounds like Roxy Music to me..... Not a bad thing
Shit...guess I missed the tour.
No to long haired hippies siting down and playing guitar.
I was expecting more power rock...like how they came swinging out of the early 2000's power punching.
Well The Art Of Persistence has that 1984 post punk sound of The Chameleons and Killing Joke
Wire is not Wire without Bruce Gilbert. They should call themselves "Wie".
Great sounds, yet Colin needs a haircut.