Wire: But Obviously It Isn't
Andy Gill, NME, 16 September 1978
"Well it's alright just listen
Can't wait for 78
God those r.p.m.
Can't wait for them
Don't just watch
Hours happen
Get in there kid
And snap them."
Wire, 'It's So Obvious'
Total word count of piece: 2007
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