description Burial - Rival Dealer Overview
Rival Dealer is a 2013 extended play by the London-based electronic producer Burial, released on the Hyperdub label. It departs from the atmospheric dubstep style of his earlier albums, incorporating breakbeat, jungle-influenced rhythms, and more direct emotional and political themes. The release comprises three extended tracks and was accompanied by a note from the artist addressing anti-bullying themes.
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When did Burial release Rival Dealer?
Burial released Rival Dealer as an extended play in 2013 on his longtime label, Hyperdub. The EP marked a significant stylistic shift for the London-based producer.
What genre is Burial's Rival Dealer?
The EP departs from the atmospheric, dark dubstep of his earlier work, leaning heavily into fast-paced breakbeat and jungle-influenced rhythms. It also features heavy vocal manipulation and more upfront, melodic synth lines.
What is the message behind Burial's Rival Dealer?
Burial dedicated the EP to anyone who has been bullied, explicitly noting that it was an anti-bullying message. The record explores direct emotional and political themes, particularly on the closing track 'Come Down to Us.'
How long are the tracks on Burial's Rival Dealer?
The EP consists of only three tracks, but each one is unusually long, stretching over ten minutes in length. This extended runtime allows Burial to explore complex, evolving sonic suites rather than traditional verse-chorus song structures.
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