description Burial - Untrue Overview
"Untrue" is the second studio album by the British electronic artist Burial, released in 2007 on the Hyperdub record label. The record utilizes heavily manipulated samples from R&B, garage, and atmospheric soundscapes to create a distinct melancholic sound. It is recognized as a landmark release in the development of dubstep and UK bass music, diverging from the genre's earlier aggressive style. The album was shortlisted for the 2008 Mercury Prize and continues to influence electronic musicians.
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Burial - Untrue ranks #1 of 216 in the Electronic Album ranking, ahead of Daft Punk - Discovery.
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What record label released Burial's Untrue?
Untrue was released in 2007 on the Hyperdub record label, a London-based label founded by Kode9 (Steve Goodman). Hyperdub has been central to the dubstep and UK bass music scene since its founding in the early 2000s.
Who is Burial, and was his identity known when Untrue was released?
Burial is the alias of William Bevan, a South London electronic musician whose identity was kept anonymous when Untrue was released in 2007. He was publicly identified in 2008 after being nominated for the Mercury Prize, confirming long-standing speculation among fans and music journalists.
What genres and musical techniques does Untrue draw from?
Untrue combines elements of UK garage, 2-step, dubstep, and ambient music with heavily manipulated samples from R&B vocals and atmospheric field recordings. The album's use of pitched, chopped vocal fragments layered over dark, syncopated rhythms created a sound widely credited with defining the late-2000s dubstep aesthetic.
When was Untrue released, and what recognition did it receive?
Untrue was released on November 5, 2007, as Burial's second studio album, following his self-titled debut from 2006. It was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2008 and appeared on numerous year-end and decade-end best-album lists from publications including Pitchfork and The Wire.
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