Burial - Untrue Review

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Burial is a dubstep artist, and an interesting guy, shrouded entirely in mystery. As far as fans and the internet are concerned, his real name is William Bevan, and he lives in London. Beyond that, no one knows anything about him.

In 2007, Burial released his second album, Untrue. All I can say is, an album has never evoked such strong emotions. His rhythms are rough and dynamic, as opposed to rigid and mechanistic, which is the state that drum'n'bass' is in.

The album has two different types of song, there's the original dubstep songs, and then there are more ambient pieces interspersed amongst these other tracks. "Archangel," the hit song from Untrue reached critical acclaim in the UK upon its release. The beat is original, the vocals are haunting, and overall, you're left feeling like "a ghost touched your heart." Other notable songs similar in style to "Archangel" include: "Ghost Hardware," "Etched Headplate," and "Untrue." 

Onto the more ambient songs. "Endorphin" is the best ambient song on the album. It portrays the feeling that Burial intended for the album. In an interview with Wire Magazine, he said that he intended to make a "half euphoric record," and he succeeded entirely. As well as creating a euphoric feeling, he also wanted to make an album about South London, and in particular, the feeling you'd get when walking through the streets of London at night after dancing in a club until 4AM. The two songs, "UK" and "Raver" capture this idea flawlessly.

Sadly, but that I am a complete music snob, and pride myself on being a judgmental asshole when it comes to records,  I'm not able to find any downfalls in this album, every song is pure gold in its own way. I would highly recommend this album to anyone, regardless of their taste in music.

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In 2007, Burial released his second album, Untrue. His rhythms are rough and dynamic, as opposed to rigid and mechanistic, which is the current state of drum'n'bass.

"Archangel," the hit song from Untrue, reached critical acclaim in the UK. The beat is original, the vocals are haunting, and overall, you're left feeling like "a ghost touched your heart." Other notable songs similar in style to "Archangel" include: "Ghost Hardware," and "Untrue."

 "Endorphin" takes the album in an ambient direction. It portrays the feeling that Burial intended for the album, i.e. a "euphoric feeling." He also wanted to make an album about London, and in particular, the feeling of walking through the streets at night after dancing in a club until 4AM. The two songs, "UK" and "Raver" capture this idea flawlessly.

Sadly, I'm not able to find any downfalls in this album, every song is pure gold.

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In 2007, Burial released Untrue. 

"Archangel" contains haunting vocals and drums that leave you feeling like "a ghost touched your heart." "Endorphin" portrays the intended feeling of walking through the streets after dancing in a club until 4AM. 

I'm not able to find any downfalls in this album, buy it.

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In 2007, Burial released Untrue. It leaves you feeling like "a ghost touched your heart" after walking through the streets of London at 4AM. Buy this album.