Fire Records
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Sold outOne of the world's most influential post-punk bands of all time release sthe inaugural debut EP 'Signals, Calls and Marches' with 'Academy Fight Song' on CD. Originally released in 1981 'Signals, Calls and Marches' is an explosive and hard hitting EP with post-punk, hard core and leftfield sensibilities. The accomplished EP offered up instant classics, 'That's When I Reach For My Revolver' and 'Academy Fight Song' had a raw immediacy that resonated with the punk movement, showcasing their talent for intelligent lyricism it proved them to be a powerful force from the offset. Boston residents Roger Miller, Clint Conley and Peter Prescott originally formed Mission Of Burma back in 1979 with Martin Swope brought in as audio engineer and to add tape loops (Bob Weston from Shellac took over this role after the band reformed). Signing to Ace Of Hearts label they soon established themselves as one of America's most important rock bands and batting off major label interest they have, despite their popularity, held on to their integrity.Visit product page →
At the height of their early career Mission Of Burma shared stages with the likes of Sonic Youth, Gang Of Four, Pere Ubu and Black Flag, their acclaimed live shows were known for being some of the loudest.
On the brink of commercial and critical success, 1983 saw them split due to Roger Millar developing tinnitus, following the break-up musicians began citing them as a big influence and the likes of REM, Moby, Graham Coxon and Syd Straw (among others) gave them a cult-like status.
Releasing their fifth studio album 'Unsound' with Fire in 2012 and 'Learn How: The Essential Mission Of Burma', this limited RSD 2015 release will be 12" EP of 'Signals, Calls and Marches' and 7"'Academy Fight Song' with a download code included.
"Mission of Burma's music has held firm, unaffected by fashion, unsullied by imitation, and undiminished by the passage of time" Pitchfork
Tracklisting:
1. Academy Fight Song
2. Max Ernst
3. Devotion
4. Execution
5. That's When I Reach For My Revolver
6. Outlaw
7. Fame And Fortune
8. This Is Not A Photograph
9. Red
10. All World Cowboy Romance -
Sold outProviding a retrospective of their early years, Mission Of Burma have remained one of the world's most influential post-punk bands. The album Vs', released in 1982, was to be Mission Of Burma's only full length studio album with the original line up before disbanding. Noise driven and melodic throughout, they kick off proceedings with Secrets'where Clint Conley's vocals contrast Roger Miller's unrestrained outbursts.Visit product page →
New Nails'fiercely attacks religion where Miller's repetitive cries of don't make an idol of me'leave a lasting impression before tackling mental decline on Mica'. Unyielding with acerbic energy, Vs'angular and abrasive post punk combines raucous power chords and Peter Prescott's dynamic drumming with heavy bass lines, all of it bound by Martin Swope's subtle tape manipulations which seep into the subconscious.
The album was produced by Rick Harte founder of the Ace Of Hearts record label, who had also produced their debut single and EP. The acclaimed LP also featured in Pitchfork's Top 100 albums of the 1980s'with them hailing it as 'a massive legacy'.
Boston residents Miller, Conley and Prescott originally formed the group back in 1979 with Swope soon brought in to add tape loops (Bob Weston from Shellac took over his role after the band reformed).
At the height of their early career Mission Of Burma shared stages with the likes of Sonic Youth, Gang Of Four, Pere Ubu and Black Flag, as their acclaimed live shows became legendary and were known for being some of the loudest. On their way to commercial success, they split in 1983 when Roger Millar's tinnitus became too severe.
Following the break-up, musicians like Nirvana, Fugazi and Pixies began citing them as a major influence and covers began to emerge from REM, Moby, Graham Coxon and Syd Straw. Reforming in 2002 following some live shows, their more recent releases reaffirm them as one of the most significant bands of today.
Tracklisting:
LP (Plus Download For Extras)
1. Secrets
2. Train
3. Trem Two
4. New Nails
5. Dead Pool
6. Learn How
7. Mica
8. Weatherbox
9. The Ballad Of Johnny Burma
10. Einstein's Day
11. Fun World
12. That's How I Escaped My Certain Fate
13. Laugh The World Away (Via Download)
14. Forget (Via Download)
15. Progress (Via Download)
16. OK/No Way (Via Download)
CD:
1. Secrets
2. Train
3. Trem Two
4. New Nails
5. Dead Pool
6. Learn How
7. Mica
8. Weatherbox
9. The Ballad Of Johnny Burma
10. Einstein's Day
11. Fun World
12. That's How I Escaped My Certain Fate
13. Laugh The World Away
14. Forget
15. Progress
16. OK/No Way
