Name: Object 47
Brand: Wire

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Bonus disc: No

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PF17CD

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Download code: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2008-07-07

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Wire

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Wire is an English rock band formed in London in October 1976. They were originally associated with the punk rock scene and later became central to the development of post-punk. Inspired by the UK punk scene, Wire expanded the sonic boundaries of not just punk, but rock music in general. With their richly detailed and atmospheric sound, often obscure lyrical themes, and Situationist political stance, they are considered a definitive art punk or post-punk ensemble. Throughout their career, Wire experimented with song arrangements and gained a reputation for their innovative approach.

Critic Stewart Mason described Wire as one of the more important rock groups of the 1970s and 1980s. Their first three albums showcased their ability to push the boundaries of both punk and rock music. From their early raucous punk style on "[Album1]," they evolved into a more complex sound with increased use of guitar effects and synthesizers on "[Album2]" and "[Album3]." This steady development demonstrated their musical growth.

In 2004, founding member Gilbert left the band; however, in 2010 [NewMember] joined them. Wire's influential presence continues to shape the music industry as they remain dedicated to pushing artistic boundaries.

in the 5 years since the release of their last album 'send', wire have expounded, reviewed, contracted, lain dormant, recovered, expanded and through all that have shed an old skin and grown a new one. 'object 47' - the 47th physical object in wire's discography - is nonetheless only the group's 11th studio album. it is the second product of an arc of work begun in 2006 which has so far thrown up the very well received ep 'read and burn 03' ep (from which no tracks appear on 'object 47') and stands as a confident statement of where wire are in 2008, as ever facing forward. retaining their characteristically idiosyncratic mix of an avant-garde mindset with classic pop timing, 'object 47' is less angular and startlingly explosive than the output of the 'send' period, heading in a comparatively more melodic direction, yet still dedicated to an innovative and uncompromised approach.

Object 47

Music GB