Archive II
Boris · 2013
158 min · 30 tracks · noise rock
A sprawling sonic landscape where droning riffs and ethereal textures weave through moments of chaos and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heavy Friends Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Death Valley — This track exemplifies Boris's signature style by combining heavy guitar riffs with atmospheric soundscapes, creating a haunting yet immersive listening experience.
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Ibitsu — A standout piece that showcases a dynamic range from quiet introspection to explosive crescendos, embodying the emotional journey prevalent throughout the album.
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Dyna-Soar — With its relentless rhythmic shifts and intricate layers, this track illustrates Boris's mastery of blending chaos with melody, making it a highlight of the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long-form explorations of sound
- immersive listening for introspection
- dynamic shifts in intensity
- varied track lengths and moods
- deep dives into sonic textures
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Continues Boris's exploration of heavy drone and experimental soundscapes.
- Themes
- desert landscapes· ethereal soundscapes
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Archive II is a continuation of Boris's exploration of heavy drone and experimental soundscapes, following their critically acclaimed album, Feedbacker. By this point in their career, Boris had solidified their reputation as innovators within the sludge metal and noise rock genres, expanding their discography with ambitious projects that challenge conventional structures.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Heavy Friends Start here 5:11
- 2 Korosu 4:41
- 3 Ibitsu 3:20
- 4 Death Valley 6:51
- 5 無き曲 11:13
- 6 フリー 3:26
- 7 あくまのうた 3:47
- 8 Dyna-Soar 3:41
- 9 1970 5:02
Disc 2
- 1 ブラックアウト 10:47
- 2 Pink 4:23
- 3 スクリーンの女 2:41
- 4 別になんでもない 2:05
- 5 Ibitsu 3:32
- 6 Electric 1:50
- 7 A bao a qu 4:05
- 8 泣きたがるスピード 15:12
- 9 あくまのうた 5:24
- 10 俺を捨てたところ 10:24
- 11 決別 7:56
Disc 3
- 1 Loudd 2:55
- 2 Aya 3:20
- 3 Nods 4:56
- 4 Spell Down 3:47
- 5 Scar Box 3:34
- 6 Mosquito 2:42
- 7 Matozoa 2:33
- 8 Deep Suck 5:56
- 9 Water Porch 5:28
- 10 Soul Search You Sleep 7:42
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Hex; Or Printing in the Infernal Method
Earth
Explores expansive drone landscapes with a focus on heavy, atmospheric textures and minimalistic structures.
Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Combines droning instrumentation with profound emotional arcs, creating vast soundscapes reminiscent of desert expanses.
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