CD Wire – Red Barked Tree

Wire – Red Barked Tree (Pinkflag, 2011)

Celebrating over three decades of trailblazing post-punk, Wire’s twelfth studio album, Red Barked Tree, remains a masterclass in artistic evolution. Far from a nostalgia act, the band delivers a collection that critics hailed as a return to form, capturing the essence of their celebrated history while pushing into new, experimental territory.

Spanning eleven tracks, the album balances mechanized thrash, nervy power-pop, and unexpected, pastoral acoustic turns—including the folk-inspired soundscape of the title track. Lyrically sharp and musically precise, Red Barked Tree tackles the anxieties of modern life with the same wit and urgency that defined the band's late-seventies output. Featuring the driving rhythms of Robert Grey and the intricate guitar work of Colin Newman, this is a record for those who appreciate alternative rock at its most vital and self-assured.

Key Highlights:

• Original Label: Pinkflag
• Release Year: 2011
• Style: A "stylistic best-of" featuring new material ranging from psychedelic folk to surging, synth-heavy post-punk.
• Notable Tracks: "Please Take," "Bad Worn Thing," and "Moreover."

This is a rare promotional CDr release, a must-have for Wire completists and fans of legendary, forward-thinking British rock.