that year’s live set. This recording is an outtake from the sessions for 2017's Silver/Lead. "Over Theirs" appeared on 1987's The Ideal Copy and has made sporadic visits to Wire’s live shows since 1985. "The Art of Persistence", "Small Black Reptile" and "Over Theirs" were all recorded during the Mind Hive sessions between 2018 and 2019 for an abandoned book edition of the album with extra tracks on it. Reception PopMatters called it "both essential for fans and an excellent primer for new listeners." The Spill Magazine awarded the album 9 out of 10, describing it as "a brilliant snapshot of songs in a state of chrysalis, like a momentary acknowledgement that nothing truly ends." Track listing Personnel Wire Colin Newman – vocals, electric guitar, keyboards , acoustic guitar Graham Lewis – bass, backing vocals , intro/outro loop , noises Robert Grey – drums Matthew Simms – electric guitar, drone Additional musicians Margaret Fiedler McGinnis – electric guitar , spoken voice Technical personnel Colin Newman – producer, mixing Sean Douglas – engineer Jeroen Melchers – engineer Matthew Simms – additional engineer Denis Blackham – mastering Jon Wozencroft – art direction, photography Tracks 1–4 recorded at Resident Studios, London and Swim Studio, London; tracks 5–8 recorded at Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales and Swim Studio See also List of 2020 albums References External links 2020 compilation albums Self-released albums Wire (band) compilation albums Record Store Day releases