Features
Friday, May 23 2008
This Is Not a Faded Photograph
The seminal Boston post-punk band Mission of Burma is back in force, and there is no better time to enjoy the perfect remastered editions of their initial Ace of Hearts output, with live DVDs to boot. Burma Rules!
Monday, June 5 2006
Obliterate... Reiterate: Mission of Burma's Exhilarating Return
Two years after their astonishing return to music, Mission of Burma raises the ante with The Obliterati, playing harder and louder than ever... but this time with a lopsided grin. 'This is all pure gravy, unexpected and unsought,' says bass player Clint Conley, a statement that is as true for fans as it is for the band.
Reviews
Thursday, July 12 2012
Mission of Burma: Unsound
What makes Unsound particularly, umm, unsound is that you can actually hear flashes of the influences of bands that were influenced by Mission of Burma, which creates a rather weird reverse osmosis effect.
Thursday, October 15 2009
Mission of Burma: The Sound the Speed the Light
American treasure Mission of Burma remain solid, if slightly unspectacular on The Sound the Speed the Light.
Thursday, July 10 2008
Mission of Burma
Mission of Burma’s continued relevance, cemented by the two excellent albums released since their reunion, is just one thing that separates them from the current crop of groups reuniting around classic albums. Their music, and their performance, is much too timely to ever be confused with nostalgia.
Monday, January 29 2007
Mission of Burma + Oneida
When people ask me who my favorite band is, I usually say Oneida, except for when I say Mission of Burma...
Friday, January 5 2007
Mission of Burma: Not a Photograph [DVD]
This film is, at best, a primer for those who aren’t yet but desperately need to be familiar with Mission of Burma.
Blogs
Friday, September 21 2012
Roger Miller of Mission of Burma Releases "Big Steam" Video
New single described as sonic tribute to Piper at the Gates of Dawn.
Tuesday, March 27 2012
Mission of Burma - "Dust Devil" (stream)
Mission of Burma has thankfully reunited and will be issuing a new album titled Unsound on 9 July via their new label home, Fire Records.…
Tuesday, February 23 2010
Mission of Burma + Office of Future Plans: 20.Feb.2010 - Washington D.C.
Words and photos by Mehan Jayasuriya.
