Vs.

by Mission of Burma

Vs. cover art

Mission of Burma's debut studio album 'Vs.' captures the chaotic energy of their live performances, presenting a deliberately harsher and more abrasive post-punk sound than their preceding EP. The album's aggressive sonic assault is driven by dissonant guitar work and a formidable rhythm section, all augmented by the increased presence of Martin Swope's distinctive tape loop manipulations. As the only full-length record from the band's original 1980s lineup, 'Vs.' remains a landmark of American independent rock for its ambitious synthesis of raw power and experimental production techniques.

Genres

  • Post-Hardcore

Tracklist

  1. Secrets
  2. Train
  3. Trem Two
  4. New Nails
  5. Dead Pool
  6. Learn How
  7. Mica
  8. Weatherbox
  9. The Ballad of Johnny Burma
  10. Einstein's Day
  11. Fun World
  12. That's How I Escaped My Certain Fate
  13. Laugh the World Away
  14. Forget
  15. Progress
  16. OK/No Way