I always considered "Pink Flag" Wire's punk record. Not a stereotypical punk band and obviously seriously constrained by the simplicity of the genre, Wire quickly evolved out of it during this record. I characterize the music as fast, minimal rhythmic anthemic punk, peppered with indie sounding slower noise rock riffs, and tempo changes. "Strange", one of the longer cuts on the album, draws from "Sister Ray" (the Velvet vibe was apparent in many future indie bands) and redoes it in a more minimal (believe it or not) and slower style. This is brilliant punk/post-punk/rock chit.
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