Boces
Mercury Rev · 1993
53 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A surreal blend of lush instrumentation and eclectic melodies, conjuring an otherworldly atmosphere throughout its expansive runtime.
Why this album works
'Boces' received critical acclaim for its innovative approach and distinct sound, solidifying Mercury Rev's position in the burgeoning alternative music landscape of the early '90s. The album's complex structures and ethereal quality influenced numerous artists within the genre and contributed to the development of indie rock aesthetics in subsequent years.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks otherworldly atmosphere for exploration dynamic shifts in soundscapes
- Context
- Released in early 1993, 'Boces' marked Mercury Rev's second studio album, following their debut 'Yerself Is Steam' from 1991. At this point, the band was beginning to carve out their unique niche within the alternative rock scene, experimenting with psychedelic sounds and ambitious arrangements that would become a hallmark of their style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Green Day· Beck· Moby· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Meth of a Rockette's Kick Standout 10:29
- 2 Trickle Down Standout 5:04
- 3 Bronx Cheer Standout 2:49
- 4 Boys Peel Out 4:25
- 5 Downs Are Feminine Balloons 6:30
- 6 Something for Joey 4:06
- 7 Snorry Mouth 10:54
- 8 Hi-Speed Boats 4:00
- 9 Continuous Drunks and Blunders 0:48
- 10 Girlfren 4:41
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