Bruce Gilbert and Graham Lewis (WIRE) have always juggled darkness and light in their various collaborations (Dome, Cupol, etc.); Gilberts pointillist melodicism counterbalanced by Lewiss menacing bass and sardonic lyrics. While the duo explores cinematic soundscapes on their album 3R4, here they return to more song-based territory with icy vocals, detached guitar lines and even a faint industrial vibe. Ends With the Sea provides a vital glimpse into the creative forces that even a band as daring and inventive as Wire could not contain. This first-time vinyl reissue is recommended for fans of SPK, Chris Carter, and Einstnde Neubauten.