01. "Practice makes perfect" 02. "French Film Blurred" 03. "Another The Letter" 04. "Men 2nd" 05. "Marooned" 06. "Sand in My Joints" 07. "Being Sucked In Again" 08. "Heartbeat" 09. "Mercy" 10. "Outdoor Miner" 11. "I Am The Fly" 12. "I Feel Mysterious Today" 13. "From the Nursery" 14. "Used To" 15. "Too Late"
Description:
"Chairs Missing" is the groundbreaking second album by British post-punk band Wire, released in 1978 and now available on CD from Pink Flag. This record marked a significant evolution for the band, moving beyond their raw punk roots into more experimental territory with atmospheric textures, innovative guitar work, and cryptic lyrics. Tracks like "Outdoor Miner," "Practice Makes Perfect," and "I Am the Fly" showcase Wire's unique blend of art rock sensibility and punk energy. The album has been widely influential, cited as a touchstone by countless alternative and indie artists over subsequent decades.
Wire formed in London in 1976 and quickly established themselves as pioneers of both punk's immediacy and post-punk's adventurousness. Their debut album "Pink Flag" (1977) was hailed for its brevity and intensity; with "Chairs Missing," they expanded their sonic palette while maintaining critical acclaim. Over their career, Wire have remained innovators within underground music scenes worldwide.
Pink Flag is an independent label founded by members of Wire to release their own material along with select projects that reflect the band's ethos: artistic independence, innovation, and quality production values. Pink Flag ensures that each release receives careful attention to detail'making this edition of "Chairs Missing" essential for collectors or new listeners alike.
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