4:13
Drums And Wires, 1979
Written by Colin Moulding
With syncopated, echoing synths, a tom beat and a keyboard-made cracking sound in place of a cymbal, this song has a repetitive, industrial feel. The lyrics are told from the point of view of overbearing parents who map out their son Nigel's entire life. "He has his future in a British steel / We're only making plans for Nigel / Nigel's whole future is as good as sealed." I can see why it made an impression on the British people of the day (and caused some steelworkers to try an unsuccessful protest), but to me its unvarying beat detracts from the song's wit.
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