Outside of Black Sabbath and the Ramones, it's hard to imagine a band more influential to Alternative music than Wire. Without their first three albums, 80's Post Punk & College Rock, 90's Shoegaze & Brit Pop and the indie rock of 2000's would have all sounded completely different and early 80's Hardcore maybe never exists. Their 1977 debut is simultaneously a totem of its time and entirely timeless. Pink Flag's songs span just over thirty five minutes and there's nary a wasted second with every note spawning a new genre / inspiring a new band. We dive deep. Flex your head.
Recommended Listening
EP41: Gang of Four "Entertainment'
https://huntsmanhill.com/2017/10/02/ep41-gang-of-four-entertainment/
EP209: Television "Marquee Moon"
https://huntsmanhill.com/2023/02/12/ep209-television-marquee-moon/
"Whore: Various Artists Play Wire"
https://www.discogs.com/release/101972-Various-Whore-Various-Artists-Play-Wire
HHPP Spotify Track: "Fragile"
https://open.spotify.com/track/55tzW3Ar6PPmh1rNYBqE3l?si=4254e137f1d84d2b
