Summary:The three-track release for the London electronic producer William Bevan as Burial includes part of Lana Wachowski's speech when she received the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award in 2012.
Burial’s success has brought with it imitators, but with this EP he’s outwitted them all by introducing a gloriously widened palate to his music that is both instantly familiar and shockingly unlikely.
Wintry sonic atmospheres, a motley chorus of voices, and a life-affirming message of salvation--intentionally or not, Burial might have just released the best Christmas album of the year.
Rival Dealer might be an intrepid leap for Burial, but the music is ultimately obscured by his intention to share a positive message through the most glaring of means.
A masterpiece. I'm a huge Burial fan, ever since discovering Untrue in 2007. While I've loved everything he's done, this one has blown myA masterpiece. I'm a huge Burial fan, ever since discovering Untrue in 2007. While I've loved everything he's done, this one has blown my expectations up, and re-set everything I thought I could expect him. Simply a mind-blowing EP. Who even knows where he'll go from here. I for one can't wait to find out.…Expand
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This is what you call a masterpiece of music, seriously. The song "Come Down To Us" actually moved me like no other song ever has moved meThis is what you call a masterpiece of music, seriously. The song "Come Down To Us" actually moved me like no other song ever has moved me before. The best thing about Burials music if you ask me? It get's better each time you hear it. Just be sure to hear it with the best music system you got, because you'll want to hear every little aspect and bass, because only then it reaches its perfection it is intended to have.…Expand
Burial's production has never been heard and the abstract element he inducts is unmatched. This is risky because he has used the same styleBurial's production has never been heard and the abstract element he inducts is unmatched. This is risky because he has used the same style for a while. However Rival Dealer just switches up every EP/LP and with another stellar sound created, this is by far his most ambitious work since the criticially acclaimed Untrue. He has given us an amazing Christmas gift and will be remember in years to come. Definitely a sleeper album. 9/10…Expand
Burial's newest EP "Rival Dealer" is yet another cataclysmic entry to the electronic music world. With haunting vocal samples and eerieBurial's newest EP "Rival Dealer" is yet another cataclysmic entry to the electronic music world. With haunting vocal samples and eerie melodic leads, Rival Dealer brings a melodramatic escape to the EP's atmosphere. With a running time of just about 28 minutes, we hear some old sounds used in some of his previous work that make a nostalgic return. A standout in Rival Dealer, or in most of Burial's recent work, is his masterful transitioning within his 10+ minute songs. The switch up's from heavy bass to soothing pieces work in a way that keeps you attached and interested the entire time. Which makes it some of Burial's most endeavoring work released to date.…Expand
Burial does it again. With his usual busy, noisy and minimalistic productions, added on with what is his full emotions, making this his mostBurial does it again. With his usual busy, noisy and minimalistic productions, added on with what is his full emotions, making this his most meaningful EP. Downfall for me is that most of the samples are too soaked up and swallowes by cold, wet, reverb, causing a distraction to my ears. But overall, it is a good album to close the year! SO GET IT NOW!!!…Expand
Сначала был уродливый Truant, затем и это порождение. Burial совершил большую ошибку, отклоняясь от своего старого стиля - в нем то и былаСначала был уродливый Truant, затем и это порождение. Burial совершил большую ошибку, отклоняясь от своего старого стиля - в нем то и была фишка, была самобытность за которую все и любили его звук.
Нужно больше эмбиента и запитченных голосов. Еще больше.…Expand
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