The Burden of Mules

by The Wolfgang Press

The Burden of Mules cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 August 1983
  • Label: 4AD
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 40:35
  • Community rating: 3.19/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Richard Thomas, John Madden, Mark Cox, Andrew Gray, David Steiner, Michael Allen

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The debut album from the enigmatic London trio is a bleak, incredibly abrasive collision of post-punk and dark dub textures. 'The Burden of Mules' is characterized by Michael Allen's guttural, detached vocals, scraping guitars, and heavy, tribal percussion. The recording perfectly aligns with the early, shadowy aesthetic of the 4AD label, prioritizing atmosphere over accessibility.

Genres

Descriptors: Avant Garde, rhythmic, satirical

Tracklist

  1. Lisa (The Passion) (2:45)
  2. Prostitute I (2:50)
  3. The Burden Of Mules (3:25)
  4. Complete And Utter (3:20)
  5. Prostitute II (3:10)
  6. Slow As A Child (6:05)
  7. Journalists (3:15)
  8. Give It Back (5:30)
  9. On The Hill (10:15)

Credits

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