The Black Session: Paris, 10 May 2011

In celebration of this extraordinary year, Pink Flag presents a special keepsake for those many thousands that saw the band live, as well as those who weren't able to make it. Named for the legendary series of radio broadcasts hosted by Bernard Lenoir for Radio France, The Black Session: Paris 10 May 2011 was initially available as an exclusive tour item during Wire's UK autumn dates, but will see a worldwide release in February 2012. It was recorded at Radio France's Paris studios in May 2011, with Wire Performing in front of an invited and enthusiastic audience. The album captures the band in razor-sharp form, tightly honed after months of touring. The selection of tracks marries live versions of songs from Red Barked Tree with choice cuts from Wire's extensive back catalogue, including much-loved classics "Kidney Bingos," "Map Ref 41°N 93°W," and "Two People in a Room." The recording is also the first to feature guitarist Matt Simms alongside the core trio of Colin Newman, Graham Lewis and Robert Grey.