#mission of burma

[jt1674]

[doomandgloomfromthetomb]

Unearthed, Vol. 19 :: Valentine's Day

It's been awhile, but I've re-booted my bootleg mix series — UNEARTHED — over on Aquarium Drunkard. As the title subtly suggests, this new one is made up entirely of live recordings from various Valentines Days from over the decades. A lotta the usual suspects: The Feelies, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, etc. There are a few love songs, yeah, but I'm not sure if it's something you're going to want to have soundtrack your romantic date night this Friday. But then again, maybe you and your paramour think a hazy audience tape of Fairport Convention playing "Flowers of the Forest" is the ultimate slo-jam ... I'm not going to kink-shame here!

Leonard Cohen, “God Is Alive, Magic Is A Foot” (2/14/66) ++ Fairport Convention, “Flowers Of The Forest” (2/14/70) ++ The Feelies, “Loveless Love” (2/14/80) ++ Mission of Burma, “Einstein Day” (2/14/82) ++ Elvis Costello & The Attractions, “Watching The Detectives” (2/14/79) ++ Neil Young, “Train of Love” (2/14/92) ++ Bob Dylan, “Simple Twist of Fate” (2/14/98) ++ Jerry Garcia Band, “Moonlight Mile” (2/14/76)

[bandcampsnoop]

4/10/25.

I've listened to Salem 66 (Boston, Massachusetts) over the course of many years. At first, I just couldn't find a rhythm with the band. One song I'd like, then two wouldn't click. That all changed a couple of years ago when I realized something. The original 3 person lineup was the sweet spot for the band. After their EP, they added another guitarist, whose "chops" sometimes interfered with the songwriting of Beth Kaplan and Judy Greenwald.

"SALT", is the first release from the band in 35 years and it appears to be a collection of songs from their recorded output. I see songs from all LPs and the EP here. "Across The Sea" (the 7" version) is the only one available for streaming on the album page. But, with a little hunting you can listen to all the songs, since their discography is available here on Bandcamp.

Salem 66 was founded at the same time Dinosaur Jr., The Neighborhoods and Mission of Burma. But the vocals and songwriting remind me more of Look Blue Go Purple, Throwing Muses and Vomit Launch.

[napunk-history]

Mission Of Burma

Mission Of Burma: 1979-1982 (1988)

[chasgow]

Insert from the 1981 Mission Of Burma EP Signals, Calls And Marches - Peter Prescott, Clint Conley, Martin Swope and Roger Miller.

[fixedtrajectories]

that's when I reach for my revolver that's when it all gets blown away

[infinitefreefall]

"Belief Systems" by Infinitefreefall the 3rd full-length album now available everywhere

RIYL: Stereolab, Thee Oh Sees/Osees, Can, Deerhoof, Squid, Bloc Party, Fugazi, Mission of Burma, Gang of Four, Parquet Courts, Radiohead, Xiu Xiu, Holy Fuck, My Bloody Valentine, LCD Soundsystem, Ringo Deathstarr, Liars, Sonic Youth, Queens of the Stone Age, TV on the Radio, Ty Segall, The Fall, Wand, NEU!

Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp Linktree

[spilladabalia]

Mission of Burma - Peking Spring

[radiophd]

mission of burma -- fun world

[allmusic]

AllMusic Staff Pick: Mission of Burma The Horrible Truth About Burma

Posthumous live album from this Boston-based post punk band was recorded on five dates of their final tour in 1983 and released two years later. Though not as clean and streamlined as their studio work, the album highlights the wilder, more experimental side of their sound that often came out in the live setting.

- Fred Thomas

[jt1674]

[rastronomicals]

8:32 PM EST March 8, 2025:

Mission of Burma - "1970" From the album The Horrible Truth About Burma (1985)

Last song scrobbled from iTunes at Last.fm

File under: Yet Another Stooges Cover

[bandcampsnoop]

11/16/24.

Middle Class were part of the vibrant California punk scene in the late 1970s/early 1980s (they formed in Santa Ana and moved to nearby Fullerton). I would say this sounds like the perfect combination of Dead Kennedys with Mission of Burma. There were times that I thought of Utah's Foster Body as well.

Frontier Records released this full length compilation of Middle Class' early work (singles, etc.). Their debut 12" "Homeland" is also available streaming on Bandcamp.

While there were times that Middle Class reminds me of the speed and intensity of Husker Du, I felt that the quote on the front of Savage Young Du reminded me of Middle Class: We didn't know what hardcore was. We just got up there and played real fast and loud." (Greg Norton)

[yesmayhemblog]

If you think that I can let go of a grudge, just know that I am still pissed off that Moby changed the lyrics to "That's When I Reach for My Revolver" to get MTV airplay in 1996.

[big-low-t]

Mission of Burma - That's When I Reach for My Revolver

[napunk-history]

Forced Exposure #9 (1986)

Mission Of Burma