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Pitchfork 7.1/10 As the originators of UK post-punk enter their fifth decade, they write with a natural-born ease—uncomplicated music cruising under lyrics that question progress and our ability to move forward.
The Line of Best Fit 8/10 The long-running punk rock shape shifters hit their latest stride.
DIY 4/5 A timely reminder of the band’s ongoing relevance.
The Independent 4/5 Also Goldfrapp, The Doors, and Wire
The Skinny 3/5 As their 16th album demonstrates, Wire always seem to be searching for a certain stylistic innovation to unlock the door to a new musical revolution.
Under The Radar 4.0/10 It's not that Silver/Lead is a bad record. It's not. But what is interesting about it—the atmospheric sounds and rhythms—are relegated to the background, if there at all, and then to only certain sections of songs.
Spectrum Culture 50% Wire have nothing to prove, though they could seemingly use a fresh jolt of energy.