WIRE - 154 (180g LP)

If Chairs Missing is the transition album from punk to post-punk, 154 is definitely of the latter genre. Synth moves to the forefront on this 1979 third album from Wire along with melodies that help humanize the electronic textures. Named for the number of gigs the band had played to that point, 154 shows how far this band had come in three years over three albums. First time on 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

1. I Should Have Known Better 
2. Two People in a Room 
3. 15th 
4. Other Window 
5. Single K.O. 
6. Touching Display 
7. On Returning 
8. Mutual Friend 
9. Blessed State 
10. Once Is Enough 
11. Map Ref. 41°N 93°W 
12. Indirect Enquiries 
13. 40 Versions