One of the unsung influences of the American Hardcore music scene. Unlike the Ramones, The Clash, and The Sex Pistols --- who had become either parodies of themselves or largely irrelevent to the American youth underground... Wire forged a streamlined and intelligent path. Wire actually sets the sort of blueprint for American Hardcore Punk.... intelligent, short songs, streamlined, more interested in message than fashion. It is no wonder that Minor Threat famously covered Wire's song 12XU on the D.C. compilation Flex Your Head. There is a mix of artiness here as well, that would not be foreign in say... a Franz Ferdinand record. For many, Wire's Pink Flag has faded into oblivion. For many more, Pink Flag is something they've never even heard of. Below are a few tracks to acquaint you with Wire.
Mr. Suit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCoBkv6AzUY&feature=related
Ex Lion Tamer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eZZbOLthfE&feature=related
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