Album

The Drill

Wire

1991 · Electronic, Rock

Rare pressing on Gatefold

The Drill by Wire

The Drill is an Electronic album by Wire, originally released in 1991. On Gatefold: 13 pressings tracked.

About

The Drill is the eighth studio album by the British post-punk group Wire, released in April 1991 by Mute Records. The album comprises rerecorded and remixed versions of the same song, "Drill", with some versions featuring new lyrics. It is officially listed as an EP rather than an album despite its length of almost one hour.

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Tracklist

  1. 1In Every City?5:21
  2. 2What's Your Desire?4:51
  3. 3Arriving/Staying/Going?5:19
  4. 4(A Berlin) Drill5:26
  5. 5Do You Drive? (Turn Your Coat)4:52
  6. 6Jumping Mint?5:56
  7. 7Did You Dugga?5:48
  8. 8Where Are You Now?5:27
  9. 9(A Chicago) Drill (Live)12:20

Sound DNA

  • Electronic
  • Synth-Pop / New Wave
  • brittle
  • detached
  • art school

Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Issued in a standard jewel case with 4-page booklet.
Tracks 2, 3, 5 to 8 recorded at Worldwide International, London 1989.
Track 1 recorded at Worldwide International, London 1990.

Credits

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Production & Engineering

Rare pressing on Gatefold · 13 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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