Original edition on Mute of the band's highly satisfying 1987 come-back album after an 8-year hiatus. Green cover version.
condition (record/cover): NM / VG+ (minimal sticker removal residue on back)
With original innersleeve.
Wire's first new full-length effort in eight years, The Ideal Copy is a stunning comeback picking up where 154 left off while also reflecting the strides made by the members' solo work. Finding its footing in dark, edgy dance rhythms and ominous digital textures, The Ideal Copy is experimental and forward-thinking, spanning from the buzzing melodies of "Ahead" and "Ambitious" to the taut minimalism of "Feed Me"; the record has its flaws, but its restless creative spirit and refusal to rest on past glories make it one of the few reunion efforts that actually matters.
Details
Cat. number: STUMM42
Year: 1987
Release notes:
Sleeve design is printed in green and magenta. Other colour sleeve designs exist.
Vinyl is black.
Recorded at Hansa Tonstudios: Winter 1986.
Cut at The Exchange.
Thanks to Daniel Miller
Published by Dying Art Ltd
P + C Mute Records Ltd 1987
Mute Records Ltd 429 Harrow Road London W10 4RE
Contains colour printed inner sleeve with song lyrics.
Tracklist
| A1 | The Point Of Collapse | 3:18 | |
| A2 | Ahead | 4:53 | |
| A3 | Madman's Honey | 4:23 | |
| A4 | Feed Me | 5:50 | |
| B1 | Ambitious | 4:00 | |
| B2 | Cheeking Tongues | 2:02 | |
| B3 | Still Shows | 4:00 | |
| B4 | Over Theirs | 5:18 |
Credits
- Sven
- Artwork [Front Cover Image]
- Dave Coppenhall
- Artwork [Inner Bag Art], Design
- Russell Mills
- Artwork [Inner Bag Art], Design
- Robert Gotobed
- Drums, Performer [Various]
- Andre Giere
- Engineer [Assistant Engineer]
- B.C. Gilbert
- Guitar
- Jonz
- Mastered By
- PAG
- Plated By
- Gareth Jones
- Producer, Engineer
- Lewis
- Voice, Bass, Performer [Various], Written-By
- Colin Newman
- Voice, Guitar, Performer [Various]
- Gilbert
- Written-By
- Newman
- Written-By
- Gotobed
- Written-By
- Wire
- Written-By [All Titles By]
