The Black Session - Paris, 10 May 2011 by Wire - DeepRiffs

LIVE Explicit

The Black Session was recorded in Radio France’s Paris studio with a rather intimate audience, following a four-month tour that elevated the band’s already-formidable sting to a welt-raising weapon. Wire’s continued ability to deliver live shows that nearly overshadow its recorded work is pretty remarkable, and it truly does put many younger bands to shame on the stage. (Three of four original members are in the current lineup.) The mix of old and new here is gratifying, with half the tracks reminding us just how close to Wire perfection 2011’s Red Barked Tree is. Colin Newman’s precise, slice-and-dice guitar work on “Smash” and especially on “Moreover” is as thrilling and dangerous as anything the band did back in 1977. Wire represents its mid-period work handsomely with the languid “Kidney Bingos” and the taut “Drill,” and longtime fans will enjoy the slightly more upbeat “Map Ref. 41°N 93°W” and the still-menacing “Two People in a Room” (both from 1979’s 154). Wire wraps up in true punk fashion with a noisy, 10-minute blast of “Pink Flag” (from its seminal debut of the same name). Almost as good as being there.

1. Adapt

Primary Artist: Wire; Main Performer
Composer: Newman/lewis/grey; Composer
Lyricist: Newman/lewis/grey; Composer
Artist: Wire; Production
Mixing: Rémi Fessart; Production

2. Comet

Primary Artist: Wire; Main Performer
Composer: Newman/lewis/grey/gilbert; Composer
Lyricist: Newman/lewis/grey/gilbert; Composer
Artist: Wire; Production
Mixing: Rémi Fessart; Production

3. Smash

Primary Artist: Wire; Main Performer
Composer: Newman/lewis/grey; Composer
Lyricist: Newman/lewis/grey; Composer
Artist: Wire; Production
Mixing: Rémi Fessart; Production

4. Please Take

Primary Artist: Wire; Main Performer
Composer: Newman/lewis/grey; Composer
Lyricist: Newman/lewis/grey; Composer
Artist: Wire; Production
Mixing: Rémi Fessart; Production

5. Kidney Bingos

Primary Artist: Wire; Main Performer
Composer: Newman/lewis/grey/gilbert; Composer
Lyricist: Newman/lewis/grey/gilbert; Composer
Artist: Wire; Production
Mixing: Rémi Fessart; Production

6. Clay

Primary Artist: Wire; Main Performer
Composer: Newman/lewis/grey; Composer
Lyricist: Newman/lewis/grey; Composer
Artist: Wire; Production
Mixing: Rémi Fessart; Production

7. Map Ref. 41°N 93°W

Primary Artist: Wire; Main Performer
Composer: Newman/lewis; Composer
Lyricist: Newman/lewis; Composer
Artist: Wire; Production
Mixing: Rémi Fessart; Production

8. Moreover

Primary Artist: Wire; Main Performer
Composer: Newman/lewis/grey; Composer
Lyricist: Newman/lewis/grey; Composer
Artist: Wire; Production
Mixing: Rémi Fessart; Production

9. Two People in a Room

Primary Artist: Wire; Main Performer
Composer: Newman/gilbert; Composer
Lyricist: Newman/gilbert; Composer
Artist: Wire; Production
Mixing: Rémi Fessart; Production

10. Down to This

Primary Artist: Wire; Main Performer
Composer: Newman/lewis/grey; Composer
Lyricist: Newman/lewis/grey; Composer
Artist: Wire; Production
Mixing: Rémi Fessart; Production

11. Drill

Primary Artist: Wire; Main Performer
Composer: Newman/lewis/grey/gilbert; Composer
Lyricist: Newman/lewis/grey/gilbert; Composer
Artist: Wire; Production
Mixing: Rémi Fessart; Production

12. Red Barked Trees

Primary Artist: Wire; Main Performer
Composer: Newman/lewis/grey; Composer
Lyricist: Newman/lewis/grey; Composer
Artist: Wire; Production
Mixing: Rémi Fessart; Production

13. Pink Flag

Primary Artist: Wire; Main Performer
Composer: Newman/lewis; Composer
Lyricist: Newman/lewis; Composer
Artist: Wire; Production
Mixing: Rémi Fessart; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

LIVE

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 3 minutes and 38 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 601x601 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Post-Punk

Label

pinkflag

Music Distribution Service

State51 / Oscar Music and Media Ltd.

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 29, 2012

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5055453635427