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Friday, December 19 2008

The Best Re-Issues of 2008


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.


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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.


Friday, June 16 2006

Mission of Burma: The Obliterati

Post-punk? Post-everything, more like.


Blogs

Tuesday, February 23 2010

Mission of Burma + Office of Future Plans: 20.Feb.2010 - Washington D.C.

Words and photos by Mehan Jayasuriya.


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