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Pink Flag [ CD / Album ]

Pink Flag

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  • Released Date: 22 Jun 2018

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

In 1977, WIRE burst onto the punk scene with their iconic debut album, "Pink Flag." Clocking in at a speedy 21 tracks in just under 37 minutes, this album is a whirlwind of raw energy and unapologetic attitude.

From the moment the opening track "Reuters" kicks in with its frenetic guitar riffs and urgent vocals, it's clear that WIRE means business. This is not your average punk album - it's a manifesto of defiance and rebellion.

Tracks like "Three Girl Rhumba" and "Ex-Lion Tamer" showcase the band's ability to marry jagged guitar hooks with infectious melodies, creating a sound that is as catchy as it is confrontational. Each song is a compact burst of energy, leaving you craving more.

But what really sets "Pink Flag" apart is its sheer unpredictability. Just when you think you've got the band pegged, they throw a curveball like the minimalist instrumental "Field Day for the Sundays" or the blistering "12XU."

Wire's lyrics are as sharp as their music, tackling themes of alienation, consumerism, and existential dread with wit and intelligence. This is punk with a brain, and it's all the better for it.

So, if you're looking for an album that will kick you in the teeth and make you think at the same time, look no further than "Pink Flag." WIRE may have been ahead of their time in 1977, but their music still packs a punch today. A true classic.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Reuters
2. Field Day for the Sundays
3. Three Girl Rhumba
4. Ex Lion Tamer
5. Lowdown
6. Start to Move
7. Brazil
8. It's So Obvious
9. Surgeon's Girl
10. Pink Flag
11. The Commercial
12. Straight Line
13. 106 Beats That
14. Mr. Suit
15. Strange
16. Fragile
17. Mannequin
18. Different to Me
19. Champs
20. Feeling Called Love
21. 12 X U

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