Wire: “The Black Session”

Live album from post-punk legends

Wire are known as one of the inventors of Post-Punk with their trilogy of classic albums in the mid-70s: Pink Flag, Chairs Missing, and 154. On this live album from 2011, Wire prove why they are considered so legendary. Tracks like the hard hitting “Comet” and the bizarre “Drill” show a clear influence on bands from Joy Division to Wipers. Check this out if you what to find out what Post-Punk is really all about.

Reviewed by: Jake Waters on April 15th, 2012

RIYL: Post-Punk, Joy Division

Recommended Tracks: 2, 6, 11, 13

FCC Warning: None

Label: Pinkflag

Release Date: February 6th, 2012