THE versatile punk legends rolled back the years in a nostalgia fuelled two-night takeover of The Prince Albert.

Perhaps more famous for their influence on other bands rather than their own material, Wire have never quite gained the credit they deserved over the years.

The group looked tired, as Colin Newman and co. took to the stage. Graham Lewis's glasses hung around his neck, whilst Robert Grey sat, eyes closed, in a meditative style behind the drums.

A brief “hello” was the only effort made to reel the audience in. However, sonically, the band seem ageless, as they kicked off a hugely energetic ninety minute set.

The intensity of the show grew throughout, with a D.I.Y punk nature surrounding the gig. Tracks alternated between familiar fast, angry punk numbers, to long, droning post-rock anthems.

A request for Outdoor Miner during the short, sweet encore was hastily laughed off by Lewis, preferring instead to premiere material from new album, Wire, released yesterday.

Wire have always seemed a step ahead of the rest, and proved they're not just a bunch of old-timers, after a perfect blend of futuristic nostalgia left fans demanding more in a dynamically vibrant set.