Beginning in 1979, Mission of Burma quickly achieved notoriety in the underground punk scene, only to disband four short years later. 2012 marks the 10th year since the band reunited after almost two decades of silence. This year will also see yet another album that is sure to usurp the attention of the whole of indie-dom when it drops on July 10th. “Dust Devil” is the first glimpse into what that effort will contain, and if it can be used as a barometer, the forecast looks excellent. The track launches into chaos immediately, utilizing the band’s trademark disjointed, stop-start arrangements and choppy, repetitive, chant-like lyrics. Its organized cacophony may be unapproachable for new listeners, but it’s not a track that requires weeks to take root in your subconscious. Even on a first take, the descending vocal melodies leap out of the mix and the song title that serves as the shouted chorus is tough as hell. The song is simply Mission of Burma doing what they do best.
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