Burial cover

Burial

Death in June · 1984

42 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · gothic rock · neofolk

Eerie acoustic soundscapes intertwine with haunting vocals, creating an atmosphere of introspection and unease.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive acoustic soundscapes
  • dynamic live performance energy
  • introspective and haunting moods
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • short, impactful listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1984, 'Burial' marked Death in June's debut album following the band's formation in 1981. At this point, frontman Douglas P. was establishing his distinctive style that blended folk and post-punk influences, setting the stage for his controversial and influential career.
Stylistic neighbors
Current 93· Sol Invictus· Blood Axis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Death of the West 2:11
  • 2 Fields 2:45
  • 3 All Alone in Her Nirvana 2:46
  • 4 Sons of Europe 2:48
  • 5 Black Radio 6:55
  • 6 Till the Living Flesh is Burned (live) 7:21
  • 7 All Alone in Her Nirvana (live) 3:51
  • 8 Fields (live) 3:33
  • 9 We Drive East (live) 3:40
  • 10 Heaven Street (live) 6:42

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