Friday, October 31, 2008

MISSION OF BURMA BUNDLE

Mission of Burma are one of the definitive bands of the late '70's-early '80's punk scene. Breaking up after their first full-length, their legacy is still relatively small, since reuniting and releasing two righteous comebacks, 'OnoffOn' and 'The Obliterati'.


Their first single contains "Academy Fight Song" and "Max Ernst". The A-side is a CLASSIC. Infectious melody, exploding verses, this song embodies their early sound. The flip features an infectious 'da-da' chant, and cools down nicely from the explosive A.




Their first EP is one of the best recorded. Beginning with quite possibly the DEFINITIVE Burma song, "That's When I Reach for My Revolver", this release is comparably slick to the live sound of 'VS.', while still blazing new trails for those more daring. Also, this contains what may very well be considered the first "post-rock" song, "All World Cowboy Romance".



The only full-length release from the original line-up is astonishing in it's unrelenting attack, while still sneaking in some of the greatest post-punk moves known to man, and dedicated listeners. Essential.



I realize I haven't posted in quite a while, but what can you do? If you appreciate thinking man's rock music, MoB are highly recommended listening.

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