Mission of Burma
Vs.
Label:  Rykodisc 
Date:  7/1/1997
Length:  0:00
Format:  CD
Genre:  Rock; Punk
  Category:  rock
    Track Listing:
      1.  
      		 Secrets    
      2.  
      		 Train    
      3.  
      		 Trem Two    
      4.  
      		 New Nails    
      5.  
      		 Dead Pool    
      6.  
      		 Learn How    
      7.  
      		 Mica    
      8.  
      		 Weatherbox    
      9.  
      		 Ballad of Johnny Burma    
      10.  
      		 Einstein's Day    
      11.  
      		 Fun World    
      12.  
      		 That's How I Escaped My Certain Fate    
      13.  
      		 Forget    
      14.  
      		 OK/No Way    
      15.  
      		 Laugh the World Away    
      16.  
      		 Progress    
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      This is one of the greatest statements of the early days of American punk rock. Boston-based Mission of Burma created an intense, somewhat claustrophobic sound that was based neither on speed nor brevity. They bash and flail on their instruments, and the music is dense (including early tape manipulations), but the songs are intelligent and captivating. "Secrets" unfolds into directed chaos with an anthemic feel; "Trem Two" also has a great sense of dynamics. Several band members contribute songs, which also keeps the album engaging. Released in 1982 but still fresh. --Robert Gordon