Dear
Boris · 2017
69 min · 10 tracks · noise rock
A sprawling sonic landscape where droning guitars and atmospheric textures intertwine with haunting melodies and hypnotic rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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D.O.W.N -Domination of Waiting Noise- Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its relentless build-up of distorted layers, embodying the essence of Boris's signature sound while immersing listeners in an experimental journey.
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DEADSONG — DEADSONG features a mesmerizing blend of melodic elements against a backdrop of drone, showcasing Boris's ability to merge heaviness with ethereal beauty in unexpected ways.
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Memento Mori — This track exemplifies the album’s exploration of mortality and memory through its slow, haunting progression that evokes a deep sense of introspection and contemplation.
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Dystopia -Vanishing Point- — At nearly twelve minutes long, this epic piece encapsulates the album’s themes of despair and transformation, featuring dynamic shifts that challenge listeners’ perceptions of time and sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's sprawling soundscapes and varied pacing showcase Boris's evolution while maintaining a distinct identity within noise rock.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and shifts in texture.
- Droning guitars dominate the soundscape, often layered with atmospheric effects that create a sense of depth and space.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual build to resolution
- haunting melodies with chaos
- immersive soundscape exploration
- patient listening for deep focus
- back-loaded emotional payoff
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Celebrated for its ambition and depth, marking a high point in their evolving sound.
- Themes
- dystopian landscapes· mortality and memory
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Dear marks Boris's 25th anniversary as a band, showcasing their evolution from early noise rock pioneers to masters of atmospheric soundscapes. Following their critically acclaimed album, Noise (2014), this record continues to explore themes of existential dread and beauty, solidifying their status in the experimental music scene.
Tracklist
- 1 D.O.W.N -Domination of Waiting Noise- Start here 6:06
- 2 DEADSONG 6:42
- 3 Absolutego 4:55
- 4 Beyond 6:39
- 5 Kagero 5:34
- 6 Biotope 5:32
- 7 The Power 7:41
- 8 Memento Mori 4:48
- 9 Dystopia -Vanishing Point- 11:51
- 10 Dear 9:23
If this landed
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