What happens when you cross British electronic music with vinyl textures, ethereal vocals and crisp beats? The result is pure dub-step magic from Burial. Their second album, Untrue, is a Mercury Prize nominated album with brilliant sound production and atmosphere that sets itself apart from other dub-step artists and even Burial's previous self titled album.
When I purchased the album via iTunes I wasn't sure what to expect and upon first listen I was in heaven. The album as a whole is cohesive with fairly similar tracks that manage to stand apart from one another creating a sense of unity that guides you through the album from beginning to end. Songs like "Archangel" or "Etched Headplate" have echoing and modulating vocals that surround the listener like blowing wind, penetrating your ears. Most of the songs also have an urban feeling, like you walking down the sidewalk with towering buildings at night as cars fly past you - "Near Dark." The music's ability to create a visual sense of space is at the album's core. Overall it's a refreshing journey from start to finish. 4.5 Stars.
I recommend these tracks:
1. Archangel
2. Near Dark
3. Untrue
4. Raver
5. Endorphin
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