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Kindred [EP] - Burial
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86 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

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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: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Feb 15, 2012
    90
    Like a pang of guilt does he sample his former self, like a torch carried to its final flicker of illumination. And to hear all that, to be able to almost feel that happening, is to bear witness to an artist working at the apex of his talent.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 21, 2012
    90
    Will Bevan's done the unthinkable in managing to both appease and pull the rug out from under his fans.
  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.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
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  1. Amos982
    10
    An absolutely incredible pieces of music that rises and falls like nothing Burial has ever done before. This is the sound of him expanding and growing, incorporating new sounds like the bass on kindred and the beat on loner while retaining the elements that make him special such as the ghostly voices in the background and the atmospheric synths that settle into your skin. It truly matches Untrue toe to toe and then goes the distance. Hopefully its just a taste of things to come for the most important electronic artist of this generation.… Expand
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  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
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  3. 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 of 2 users said yes

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