Burning Desire
A sprawling 35-track odyssey of submerged soul loops and monotone poetry. It feels like a humid New York night captured on warped magnetic tape.
October 13, 2023 · 10K
A sprawling 35-track odyssey of submerged soul loops and monotone poetry. It feels like a humid New York night captured on warped magnetic tape.
October 13, 2023 · 10K
Burning Desire is a massive, immersive experience that feels less like a traditional hip-hop album and more like a curated gallery of sonic polaroids. MIKE has mastered the art of the 'submerged' sound, where soul samples are slowed and filtered until they feel like memories being recalled underwater. Despite the 35-track length, the album never feels bloated; instead, it functions as a continuous stream of consciousness that rewards listeners who surrender to its hazy, nocturnal pace. It is a record of profound intimacy, where the crackle of vinyl and the hiss of tape are as important as the lyrics themselves.
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