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04092001

Boris · 2005

32 min · 7 tracks · noise rock · stoner rock · sludge metal

A sprawling exploration of texture and rhythm that melds ambient soundscapes with heavy, distorted instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • immersive headphone experience
  • evocative textures and rhythms

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 11, 2005, '04092001' was Boris's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Pink' from 2002. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as innovators in the drone metal genre, experimenting further with their sound and expanding their audience.
Stylistic neighbors
EARTH· Sleep· Pelican

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 it continues waiting for a headrone fish 4:08
  • 2 heavy friends 5:14
  • 3 wareruraido 2:54
  • 4 koei 3:49
  • 5 encounter with the inside of the wavemotion of great water fuzz 3:22
  • 6 death valley 7:09
  • 7 dyna‐soar 5:37

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