The Burden of Restlessness is the fifth studio album by American rock band King Buffalo. It was released on June 4, 2021, through King Buffalo and Psych Rock Records. The album was recorded at Spacebomb Studios in Richmond, Virginia, and produced by King Buffalo and John Reis.
The album was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the sense of restlessness and isolation that many people experienced during that time. The music is a mix of heavy psych rock, stoner rock, and doom metal, with lyrics that explore themes of anxiety, depression, and alienation.
The album was met with critical acclaim, with many critics praising the band's musicianship and songwriting. Pitchfork gave the album a 7.8 out of 10, calling it "a powerful and evocative album that captures the anxiety and restlessness of the modern world."
| Genre: Rock. |
| Sub-Genre: Progressive / Doom / Psychedelic. |
| Catalog No: none - band release. |
| Type: digipak. |