Mission Of Burma – Signals, Calls, And Marches

Originally issued as an EP in 1981, Signals, Calls, and Marches was later reissued on LP with additional tracks, transforming it into a more expansive document of Mission of Burma’s early brilliance. The LP version retains the taut, militant urgency of the original EP while deepening the experience with added material like “Max Ernst” and “Devotion.” Its blend of punk aggression, melodic intelligence, and experimental tape work remains a cornerstone of American underground music. Fierce yet cerebral, this LP is the sound of a band breaking boundaries without losing their bite.

Reviews

“The expanded LP reveals the full range of Burma’s early genius—this is essential post-punk.” — Pitchfork

“Not just a reissue, but a reassertion of why Mission of Burma mattered then and still matters now.” — PopMatters

“One of the most intellectually and emotionally compelling records of the early ’80s American underground. — AllMusic

“More complete and even more ferocious in LP form, Signals is a declaration of creative war.” — The Wire

“A revelatory listen—tighter than punk, smarter than hardcore, and heavier than art rock.” — Mojo