Attention Please
Boris · 2011
41 min · 10 tracks · noise rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of heavy riffs and ethereal melodies, merging drone metal with experimental pop sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Attention Please Start here — The title track opens the album with a hypnotic rhythm and haunting vocals, setting a tone of introspective exploration that permeates the record.
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Tokyo Wonder Land — This track stands out with its dreamlike progression and layered instrumentation, illustrating Boris's unique ability to merge heavy sounds with melodic elements.
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You — With ethereal vocals and a slower tempo, this song encapsulates the emotional depth of the album, inviting listeners into a more reflective space.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of heavy riffs and pop sensibilities creates a unique sound, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy, distorted riff that is immediately contrasted by ethereal vocals, creating a dynamic tension.
- Tracks often shift abruptly between sections, with some songs featuring multiple distinct movements that blend noise rock and pop elements.
- Several tracks utilize layered instrumentation, where guitars and synths intertwine to create a dense soundscape, particularly in the latter half of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- ethereal melodies with heft
- thoughtful listening for reflection
- engaging tracks with variety
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat dance energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features a significant departure with prominent female vocals and blends genres innovatively.
- Themes
- Tokyo dreamscapes· ethereal soundscapes
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Attention Please marked a significant departure for Boris as their first album featuring female vocals prominently. Following the experimental soundscapes of their previous work, this album signaled a phase of artistic exploration as they continued to evolve beyond the confines of their established genres.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You
The bridge shifts from abstract imagery to direct emotional address, enhancing intimacy while grounding the song's thematic concerns.
This move deepens the listener's connection by breaking from abstraction to vulnerability, emphasizing personal experience amidst broader concepts.
Tracklist
- 1 Attention Please Start here 5:12
- 2 Hope 3:26
- 3 Party Boy 3:51
- 4 See You Next Week 3:56
- 5 Tokyo Wonder Land 5:42
- 6 You 6:13
- 7 Aileron 2:01
- 8 Les Paul Custom ’86 2:09
- 9 Spoon 4:16
- 10 Hand in hand 4:30
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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