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There's Something Going On That's Not Quite Right

Wire occupy a special place in the history of London 77. Unlike all the bands who broke up after losing steam only to cash in 20 years down the road with reunion after reunion, they never lost steam.
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You guys get sort of unfairly lumped in with all the 77 punk groups. Were you into them or part of a different scene?

Colin Newman:

You guys are the opposite though, you changed pretty drastically from album to album.

Colin:

And half of it was just sloppy, sped-up rockabilly or whathaveyou.

Colin:

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What do you think of the spree of punk and post-punk reunions lately, like Gang of Four?

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Colin:

I feel like you guys got named-dropped a lot that year. What do you think of all the bands who cite you as influences?

Colin:

Speaking of Elastica, what exactly happened with them ripping off “Three Girl Rhumba”?

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Sucks.

Graham Lewis:

Colin:

But didn’t your old guitarist Bruce Gilbert play with Justine?

Robert Gotobed:

Is it true you guys tried to make videos for your songs but got shut out?

Colin:

Graham:

Colin:

Maybe be you’re better off considering the way things have turned out.

Colin: