Pink Flag / Wire - Performed By Condenser

WIre's iconic 1977 album Pink Flag performed in it's entirety by Wellington band Condenser.

Pink Flag is the debut album by the British post-punk band Wire. It was released in November 1977 through Harvest Records.[ The album was critically acclaimed on release, and has since been highly influential; today it is regarded as a landmark in the development of post-punk music.

Condenser, Wellington’s punk rock stalwarts, have been unleashing sonic assaults and
kicking against the pricks since 1980. This trio, composed of James on drums, PJ on
bass, and Nigel on guitar, delivers a raw and energetic performance that harks back to
the genre’s incendiary origins. But Condenser isn't just a band; it's a culmination of
Wellington's rich punk history. James, Nigel, and PJ are all veterans of the scene,
having cut their teeth in noted Wellington bands including Condemned Sector, Neoteric
Tribesmen, Columbian Necktie and Compos Mentis. These groups, active in the early
days of punk, were instrumental in shaping the Wellington sound and fostering a spirit of
rebellion that continues to resonate.

Their sets are a potent mix of classic covers and blistering originals, drawing inspiration
from the titans of punk and post-punk. Expect a tightly packed set featuring the raw
energy of Wire, the Buzzcocks, the infectious hooks of the Ramones, the dark intensity of Joy
Division, the chaotic brilliance of The Damned, the angular rhythms of The Fall, the
art-punk experimentation of Wire, and the sheer rebellious power of the Sex Pistols.
Condenser's music isn't just a performance; it's a living history lesson, connecting the
dots between Wellington's punk past and its present. The experience gained in their
wild youth has coalesced in Condenser, creating a potent force that keeps the flame of
punk rock burning bright in Aotearoa.