Burial

Burial

dubstep, future garage

United Kingdom

"Burial's music weaves together dense layers of atmospheric texture and fragmented rhythms, creating an immersive experience that pulses with an understated tension and emotional depth."

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Untrue

Untrue

2007
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Career Arc

Burial's discography from 2006 to 2019

2006 2012 2019
Burial (2006) Untrue (2007) Ghost Hardware (2007) Moth / Wolf Cub (2009) Street Halo (2011) Kindred (2012) Truant / Rough Sleeper (2012) Rival Dealer (2013) Young Death / Nightmarket (2016) Subtemple / Beachfires (2017) Tunes 2011–2019 (2019)
Burial's impact lies in his ability to transform the listening experience into an atmospheric journey, where urban environments and emotional landscapes intertwine.
Burial's impact lies in his ability to transform the listening experience into an atmospheric journey, where urban environments and emotional landscapes intertwine. By distilling the sounds of night-time city life—rain-soaked streets, muffled voices, and distant sirens—he creates a sonic world that resonates with the often overlooked moments of solitude and reflection in contemporary existence. His music serves as a cultural touchstone for those seeking solace in the chaos, inviting fans to find beauty within the bleakness. Employing a meticulous approach to production, Burial harnesses intricate layering and sampling techniques that evoke a sense of place and memory. The use of crackling textures and ghostly vocal snippets generates an intimacy that feels both personal and universal. This sonic innovation redefines how electronic music can convey emotion, steering clear of traditional dance floors and instead leading listeners through introspective soundscapes. Lyrically, Burial often explores themes of isolation, longing, and fleeting connections, frequently invoking a sense of nostalgia without resorting to overt sentimentality. His writing tends toward impressionistic storytelling, allowing listeners to project their own experiences onto his evocative soundworlds. Frequently imbued with a haunting sincerity, his work captures both yearning and resolution.

Full discography

Burial's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

11 releases • 4 albums • 5 EPS • 2006–2019
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EPs ()

Subtemple / Beachfires album by Burial

Subtemple / Beachfires

2017

Rival Dealer album by Burial

Rival Dealer

2013

Kindred album by Burial

Kindred

2012

Street Halo album by Burial

Street Halo

2011

Ghost Hardware album by Burial

Ghost Hardware

2007

Singles ()

Truant / Rough Sleeper album by Burial

Truant / Rough Sleeper

2012

Moth / Wolf Cub album by Burial

Moth / Wolf Cub

2009

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Burial sound like?

Burial's music weaves together dense layers of atmospheric texture and fragmented rhythms, creating an immersive experience that pulses with an understated tension and emotional depth. Rooted in ambient and dubstep. Start with Untrue.

What is the best Burial album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Untrue" (2007). It's the most representative of what makes Burial worth hearing.

Who is Burial for?

If you're into ambient and dubstep, Burial is worth your time. Burial's music weaves together dense layers of atmospheric texture and fragmented rhythms, creating an immersive experience that pulses with an understated tension and emotional depth.

How many albums does Burial have?

Burial has 11 releases in their discography, including 4 albums and 5 EPs.

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