f not for Wire, Pitchfork Media wouldn't have any bands to fawn over or write 700 word treatises upon. Whether you think that to be a good thing or a bad thing, the influence of this 70s-era band is undeniable, even if they don't always get their just dues. While technically a punk band, Wire were more inclined to experiment with song structures and conventions than many of their all-attitude peers. Albums like Pink Flag and Chairs Missing established the band as post-punk pioneers. You may like the Bloc Party or Black Kids, but without Wire, they wouldn't have a leg to stand on. Sure, reunions are often disappointing, especially when it’s a punk reunion, but a chance to see a band like Wire should be taken. They play in Toronto tomorrow at Lee's Palace.
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f not for Wire, Pitchfork Media wouldn't have any bands to fawn over or write 700 word treatises upon. Whether you think that to be a good thing or a bad thing, the influence of this 70s-era band is undeniable, even if they don't always get their just dues. While technically a punk band, Wire were more inclined to experiment with song structures and conventions than many of their all-attitude peers. Albums like Pink Flag and Chairs Missing established the band as post-punk pioneers. You may like the Bloc Party or Black Kids, but without Wire, they wouldn't have a leg to stand on. Sure, reunions are often disappointing, especially when it’s a punk reunion, but a chance to see a band like Wire should be taken. They play in Toronto tomorrow at Lee's Palace. 
