rollingstone
Mission of Burma (2012)
“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 […]”
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 may they reach for their revolvers.
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fantano
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.
pitchfork
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.
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