Wire

Wire is a band that sure has been around a while. Their first release (Pink Flag) was way back in 1977, and they have been making music ever since. And music that is right up my ally - sometimes jangly, sometimes smooth, sometimes dark pop songs, usually with clever hooks. Listening to the wonderful compilation The A List, I was amazed at how many of these songs were familiar, like this one:

Ahead

You can grab a bunch of free MP3s from their web site here, including live version of a song from their classic debut:

3 Girl Rumba

Adapt