Wire Releases New Track, New Album Out January 10

Godfathers of punk Wire are responsible for so many amazing elements of modern music that I may just genuflect as I type. Start by checking out their first three albums, obverse that they were released between 1977 and 1979, recognize their gradual shift and sonic experimentation without losing any creative momentum, realize all of the bands that came out over the past 30 years you like that sound like this and try to keep it together as the epiphany hits you like a thunderbolt.

Apologies for the hyperbole.

Now performing as a trio, Wire have a new album in the works. Tentatively entitled Red Barked Tree, the album has a scheduled street date of January 10 on their own Pink Flag label. From the sound of the teaser track, "Two Minutes" is taking a page from their first (and perfect) release Pink Flag. The song is short, intense and spilling over with the klaxon wail that made them the musical touchstone they are today. Give a listen to the new track below and enjoy the video from a 1979 performance of "Heartbeat".

Purchase Wire - Pink Flag here.

Wire - Two Minutes