Silver / Lead

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 long-running punk rock shape shifters hit their latest stride.

This haunted house of a record is built with every creak and memory of albums gone by definitely put in place on purpose.

A timely reminder of the band’s ongoing relevance.

Also Goldfrapp, The Doors, and Wire

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.

Silver/Lead

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.

Wire have nothing to prove, though they could seemingly use a fresh jolt of energy.

A contemplative Wire proves to be a beautiful thing. Review by Javi Fedrick.