Released in September 1979, the album “154” really shows how far Wire had come in barely two years. “Pink Flag” released in December 1977, a punk classic and “Chairs Missing” released August 1978 an attempt to create the perfect pop music shows a near unprecedented musical development, both in instrumental aptness and style, from rough punk to experimental art-pop. In my opinion “154” is an album you should listen to before you can call yourself a culturally educated human being.