How many Wire releases are on Riffiter?

57 releases are catalogued, spanning 1977 to 2026.

When was Wire formed?

Wire formed in 1976, in United Kingdom.

Wire is catalogued under Post-Punk.

What is the most recent Wire release on Riffiter?

Read & Burn 03 PLUS, released in 2026.

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Wire is a post-punk artist from United Kingdom formed in 1976. 57 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

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Releases: 1977–2026
Active years: 1976
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Wire are an English rock band, formed in London in October 1976 by Colin Newman (vocals, guitar), Graham Lewis (bass, vocals), Bruce Gilbert (guitar), and Robert Gotobed (drums). They were originally associated with the punk rock scene, appearing on The Roxy London WC2 album—a key early document of the scene—and were later central to the development of post-punk. Inspired by the burgeoning UK punk scene, Wire are often cited as one of the more important rock groups of the 1970s and 1980s. Critic Stewart Mason wrote, "Over their brilliant first three albums, Wire expanded the sonic boundaries of not just punk, but rock music in general." Wire are a definitive art punk or post-punk ensemble, mostly due to their richly detailed and atmospheric sound, often obscure lyrical themes, and, to a lesser extent, their Situationist political stance. The group exhibited a steady development from an early raucous punk style (1977's Pink Flag) to a more complex, structured sound involving increased use of guitar effects and synthesizers (1978's Chairs Missing and 1979's 154). The band gained a reputation for experimenting with song arrangements throughout its career.

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How many Wire releases are on Riffiter?: 57 releases are catalogued, spanning 1977 to 2026.
When was Wire formed?: Wire formed in 1976, in United Kingdom.
What genre is Wire?: Wire is catalogued under Post-Punk.
What is the most recent Wire release on Riffiter?: Read & Burn 03 PLUS, released in 2026.