Mission of Burma, 'The Sound the Speed the Light' (Matador)
Grizzled indie-punk icons mine rough diamonds.
By Jon Young 10.06.09 12:54 PM
The reunion seems to be working out. On their third stellar album after a nearly two-decade hiatus, the Boston art punks unleash more thoughtful brutality, with harried voices, slashing guitars, and rattling drums converting innocent pop tunes into primal catharsis.


