WHO? Wire
WHEN? Late 70's mainly
WHAT? Angular art-punk that begot numerous copycats, from Elastica to The Rakes
WHICH? 'Mannequin' from Pink Flag
WHY? Blends oi-style laissez-faire with surprisingly haunting chorus melodies
WHERE? http://www.myspace.com/wirehq; spotify
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