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100
Each new section leads to a nastier climax, culminating in a blazing guitar-and-drum conflagration.
13y
100
The arty darkness of Chairs Missing, combined with the often icy-sounding synth/guitar arrangements, helps make the record a crucial landmark in the evolution of punk into post-punk and goth, as well as a testament to Wire's rapid development and inventiveness.
13y
100
Chairs Missing ... found them exploring electronic sounds, resulting in a darker, slower, though no less impressive record.
4y
80
Chairs Missing slows things down, as Thorne adds keyboard and moves toward abstraction, drones, and obtuse gestures: more blurry French films, less dotdash.
2y
On Wire's sophomore effort 'Chairs Missing' we see the band take on a more dark sound and expand upon the Art Punk and Post-Punk sounds that they explored on their debut 'Pink Flag'. Honestly this change of pace benefits Wire incredibly well and we end up getting a more satisfying listen in my opinion, I find 'Chair's Missing' to be a more interesting and memorable project, I love the tones of the guitars and the band don't let up the energy that made 'Pink Flag' very enjoyable. This album is ... read more
Don’t listen to those who talk about Wire as a danceable, sharp-edged band with dissonant music that inspired Sonic Youth or modern "dance-punk." Today, *Chairs Missing*, let’s be honest, would just be another indie-rock record. Particularly concise and well-written, sure, but still, just another one. At the risk of going against the cult following, Wire is certainly a bold studio band, experimenting with production techniques, tunings, and guitar effects that everyone ... read more
Old Review:
It's almost perfect. I'm not crazy about some parts of Mercy, but that's really my only complaint.
This album feels a lot more ominous and intense than its predecessor, Pink Flag, especially the opening track, Practice Makes Perfect. But for the most part, this is still Wire at its absolute peak, pushing the boundaries of the post-punk genre. The production is top notch too.
New Review 97 --> 100:
Yeah, this is as good as Pink Flag and one of my favorite ... read more
I unexpectedly really enjoyed this album. Barely a year after their debutalbum Pink Flag, Wire managed to produce a much more polished Chairs Missing. You can hear how Wire matured as a band, moving on to a more post-punk style of music, yet keeping their signature punky guitar riffs and catchy lyrics. Definitely an interesting band, and way ahead of their time.
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Track List
| 1 | Practice Makes Perfect 4:11 | 92 |
| 2 | French Film Blurred 2:34 | 87 |
| 3 | Another the Letter 1:07 | 87 |
| 4 | Men 2nd 1:44 | 85 |
| 5 | Marooned 2:21 | 87 |
| 6 | Sand in My Joints 1:50 | 86 |
| 7 | Being Sucked In Again 3:14 | 87 |
| 8 | Heartbeat 3:18 | 85 |
| 9 | Mercy 5:46 | 91 |
| 10 | Outdoor Miner 1:44 | 90 |
| 11 | I Am the Fly 3:09 | 86 |
| 12 | I Feel Mysterious Today 1:57 | 83 |
| 13 | From The Nursery 2:59 | 83 |
| 14 | Used To 2:23 | 81 |
| 15 | Too Late 4:14 | 91 |
Total Length: 42 minutes
