Wire's Pink Flag

by Wilson Neate

Book Overview

In contrast with many of their punk peers, Wire were enigmatic and cerebral, always keeping a distance from the crowd. Although Pink Flag appeared before the end of 1977, it was already a meta-commentary on the punk scene and was far more revolutionary musically than the rest of the competition. Few punk bands moved beyond pared-down rock 'n' roll and garage rock, football-terrace sing-alongs or shambolic pub rock and, if we're honest, only a handful...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826429149
• ISBN13: 9780826429148
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.7" x 6.5"