Kindred [EP] - Burial
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88 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

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  • Summary: The three-track EP for the electronic artist runs just over 30 minutes long, with two tracks running over 11 minutes in length.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Delusions of Adequacy
    Mar 27, 2012
    100
    The attention to detail Bevin is known for sounds invitingly open on Kindred and the ending fruition is a thrilling success.
  2. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Jul 17, 2012
    91
    The six tracks divided evenly between his 20-minute 2011 return and his 30-minute 2012 stride forward, cohere almost seamlessly as the album they become when you don't have to turn any plastic over.
  3. No Ripcord
    Mar 16, 2012
    90
    The most noticeable difference from his previous work is that the three are symphonic, they have parts, and those parts are distinct, either marked by a certain loop, bass ostinato, drone, or tempo.
  4. The Wire
    Apr 18, 2012
    80
    It evokes so many emotions in a single track, and wrestling with its bittersweetness affects you in the gut. [Apr 2012, p.67]
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  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
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  1. Lacohfilho
    10
    It's truly brilliant work of young British with Dubstep. Music enjoyable to analyze, this EP demonstrates the creativity and ambitious minimalism. Fantastic!… Expand
  2. RationalAnimal
    10
    Burial brings the intensity and attention to detail that made Untrue brilliant and creates an ambitious EP. Wielding two 10+ minute monsters, the Kindred EP presents the most triumphant and powerful classic Burial track yet in "Kindred," builds upon the minimal house leanings of "Raver" in "Loner," and breaks all of his previous restraints in the stunning, swirling "Ashtray Wasp." A standout and a beautiful sign of what's to come.… Expand
  3. SouthpawSoldier
    10
    A beautiful blend of sounds. Truly mesmerizing and relaxing. I really hope I see more of this artist in the future. Still my favorite song is Forgive.
  4. QuiterRaga
    6
    While the somewhat ghostly bass sounds are his style i think it's getting a bit predictable it's not the "bass music " trend currently that is blinding me from seeing this as a surpurb album it's actually how average it is coming from someone like him.… Expand

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