Untrue

by Burial

Record Label: Hyperdub
Release Date: Nov 6, 2007

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Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:

Positive: 22 out of 23
Mixed: 1 out of 23
Negative: 0 out of 23

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60

Untrue is altogether warmer than its predecessor. [Jan 2008, p.87]

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Awards & Rankings

2	#2 Best Album of 2007
6	#6 Most Discussed Album of 2007
22	#22 Most Shared Album of 2007

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 472 Ratings

User score distribution:

Positive: 368 out of 472
Mixed: 47 out of 472
Negative: 57 out of 472

Tech

Oct 6, 2010

10

Even though it is classified as dubstep, don't expect any bassy oscillation of what todays dubstep is composed of. This album is a stroke ofEven though it is classified as dubstep, don't expect any bassy oscillation of what todays dubstep is composed of. This album is a stroke of genius and was and still is a breathe of fresh air. Emotionally pounding tracks like 'In McDonalds' and 'Endorphin' will bring about sensations that are unexplained, tracks like 'Shell of Light' will leave you completely hypnotised. This clever arrangement of distorted sampling really gives every song a soul. I find it musically insulting how some user critics have shunned this album saying it's 'uninspired and boring'. I think its rather them who are uninspired and boring.… Full Review »
ZachW.

Dec 16, 2007

5

I simply don't get it I guess.
PaulM

Jan 9, 2008

10

I guess either you get it or you don't. Absolutely brilliant, hypnotic, otherworldly, beautiful...

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