Mission of BurmaBest Mission of Burma Albums Ranked
8.2
Avg Score
11
Opinions
6
Albums
5
Reviewers
Summary from 11 ratings
On Wavelength, fans have rated Mission of Burma's catalog across 6 albums from 11 opinions, with an overall average of 8.2/10. The top-rated Mission of Burma album is Vs. (1982) with a 9.1/10 average from 2 ratings, followed by The Obliterati and ONoffON. The discography on Wavelength spans 1981 to 2012. That's When I Reach For My Revolver ranks as the highest-rated Mission of Burma song on Wavelength with a 9.1/10 average.
Signals, Calls and Marches
“Matador reissues the work of one of the best post-punk bands of all time, a singular mix of complexity and immediacy that fused brainy experiments and anthemic rock.”
The Obliterati
“Second comeback album from the Boston post-punk band is the work of a group that's totally comfortable, and confident, within its own skin.”
The Sound the Speed the Light
“The most industrious of their three post-reunion albums, The Sound's songs are so signature-styled you might wonder if you've heard them before.”
Unsound
“A decade into their second career, Mission of Burma's core sound remains the same. But as far as relentless, rock-solid lifers go, they're up there with the best, burying delight in the details.”
Unsound
“Burma’s been reunited for more than twice as long as they were active the first time, resulting in now five 21st century albums of indie that actually rawks. Unsound booms with veteran heat and chops, folding in weird trumpet parts, weirder harmonies, tumbling drums and smart punk riffs, praising hi-fi and dissing tiny sounds. Long […]”
Unsound
“On this new Mission of Burma album, the Boston band continues to advance their old sound, and it's pretty enjoyable--well, to me, anyway.”
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