Thursday, April 5, 2012
Ashtray Wasp
Last track off Burial's Kindred EP. I'll quote Coke Machine Glow on this one: Please, Skrillex, stop, it's already dead.
Ashtray Wasp is emotive in a way Burial has never been. I have often found Burial's singing to be a distraction. The human voice lacks any real pathos and is instead offered to the listener as another feature in Burial's vast and somber landscape. Unlike traditionally sung and recorded songs, Burial's vocals play the role of bystander instead of narrator.
Ashtray Wasp does not do away with Burial's unique production values, but it most certainly showcases the human element more than previous recordings. I'll gladly take it.
I don't want to spend too much time on this. It's a great, complex song that is somehow cohesive and unpredictable. If you like electronic music, it's worth checking out. Immediately.
# posted by seventeennightsinthecity @ 10:49 AM 
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