The new desire

You could have really thought: All three albums, the Wire have imported after a long break in their cooperation since 2008 have created a cross-section of the former creative periods, each reflected on his special way the evolution of the band from the minimalist punk of pinks Flag-Wave era via electronic way to retrospective post-punk again. Why should what has since worked so well, so be different at latest work? And so are all the fears, this record could for a change, a tame, refurbished, at worst, be age appropriate, completely unnecessary. For though Wire starts unusually trendy and quiet, but sneak up gradually getting darker tones in the program. The first long format Sleep walking is still a far cry from the fury of the early days, but already carries a bleak, sinister pregnant Halo in luggage. Split Ends and Octopus can come up with higher speeds and rougher guitars, but the surprise is the final Harpooned: Here let Wire recognize a whole new side, namely the desire to vastly droning, melancholy Noise. They build eight long minutes loudly on their wall of sound, in the style of post-rock greats like Mogwai or Volcano Choir they have pleased the drama and even the usually warm and gentle voice of Colin Newman is left off the hook. So it is settled: For old part these men are still far from being made and an audible late work is to thank God must further wait. As long as it tastes so safely manage to keep one's own tradition alive and not to close again, a must for this band do not be afraid. mapambulo: blog