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Wire Train's Best

Eric R. Last | San Bruno, CA United States | 06/27/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This 1990 album was the fourth out of five the band recorded before disbanding in 1992. By this time the radio had pretty much stopped paying attention, which is a shame, because Wire Train just kept getting better and better, and they peaked with this eponymous set. Two standout tracks - "Spin" and "Moonlight Dream" - are in my opinion the best songs Wire Train ever came up with. Quite a few others are very close - "Should She Cry", "If You See Her Go", "Precious Time". The production is outstanding, and the band is now benefiting greatly from the guitar work of Jeff Trott, who had joined for the previous album, 1987's "Ten Women". Following this album, Wire Train closed out their career with "No Soul No Strain" in 1992. That set has a totally different vibe - looser, more relaxed, not as well recorded or produced, but with a casual, carefree atmosphere, like they knew the end was near and decided to go out having fun. I highly recommended that one as well."

The Last Perfect Thing

Gordon Powichroski | Atlanta, Georgia United States | 06/11/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This was one of those albums no one heard of, but is a must hear for anyone in the college radio scene of the 80's. Flowing melodies and catchy vibes make this album stand out with band like REM, The Smiths, The Cure, etc., If you get a chance make this a listen."