''Burn'' is a debut studio album by British jazz band

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released on 9 September 2013 by Naim Records label. This album, and their running series of critically acclaimed performances, led to them winning the 'Best Jazz Act' in the 2013

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. Producers such as

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, Vince Vella, and Alex Patchwork have remixed various songs from the ''Burn'' album.

Reception

Phil Johnson of ''

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'' stated, "this is mesmerising trance music of great power."

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'' noted, "Opening with the galloping-hooves drumming, pulpy tuba hook and Pharoah Sanders-like sax supplications of All Will Surely Burn, the album goes on to balance thunder and reflectiveness surprisingly evenly..." ''

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'' 's Matthew Wright awarded the album five stars out of five, commenting, "This is still a stunningly vivid and original album, bursting with fresh ideas. What else could simultaneously provoke a rave and a panel discussion about the roots of jazz?"

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wrote, "A debut that flaunts their sound, suggests their parameters, and establishes their bona fides." Mike Hobart in his review for ''

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'' observed, "The Sons of Kemet deliver insidious riffs, intriguing textures, and a whopping beat..."

Track listing

# "All Will Surely Burn" 6:19 # "The Godfather" 5:16 # "Inner Babylon" 5:20 # "The Book of Disquiet" 5:34 # "Going Home" 3:52 # "Adonia's Lullaby" 4:11 # "Song for Galeano" 4:24 # "Beware" 3:37 # "The It Is" 2:28 # "Rivers of Babylon" 8:37

Awards

Winners * The Arts Desk - Album of the Year 2013 * iTunes Jazz (UK) Best of 2013 (#1) Nominations * Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards - Album Of The Year 2013 (#8) * ''

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'' - Album Of The Year (#59)

References

External links

Sons Of Kemet @ YouTube.
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