BXI
Boris · 2010
20 min · 4 tracks · noise rock
A swirling fusion of drone and noise rock that evokes haunting atmospheres and ethereal vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Teeth and Claws — This track opens the EP with a relentless energy, combining heavy guitar riffs with hypnotic rhythms that set the tone for the entire project.
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We Are Witches — With its ethereal vocals and layered instrumentation, this track encapsulates the spiritual themes of the EP while maintaining a heavy sonic foundation.
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Rain — The ambient textures and melancholic melodies create a profound atmosphere, showcasing Boris's ability to balance heaviness with emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
BXI merges drone and noise rock effectively, showcasing distinct tracks that explore different sonic landscapes.
What we noticed
- The first track features a slow build with layered guitars that create a dense wall of sound, while the vocals are introduced gradually.
- Each track varies in length, with 'We Are Witches' extending over eight minutes, allowing for expansive instrumental sections.
- The EP concludes with 'Magickal Child', which shifts to a more ambient soundscape, contrasting with the heavier opening tracks.
- 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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7/10
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Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — This EP marks a unique collaboration, blending Boris's sound with Astbury's rock style.
- Themes
- spiritual exploration· ethereal landscapes· heavy atmospheric textures
- Career context
- BXI is a collaborative EP between Japanese experimental band Boris and American musician Ian Astbury, marking a unique intersection in Boris's discography. Released in 2010, this project followed their more traditional heavy sound with an exploration of atmospheric textures and spiritual themes, showcasing their willingness to experiment beyond the confines of genre.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Teeth and Claws 5:17
- 2 We Are Witches 4:13
- 3 Rain 5:01
- 4 Magickal Child 5:39
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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