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Dear

Boris · 2017

69 min · 10 tracks · noise rock · stoner rock · sludge metal

A sprawling soundscape of heavy drone, textured noise, and haunting melodies that evoke both chaos and serenity.

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 want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in July 2017, 'Dear' is Boris's follow-up to their critically acclaimed album 'Noise' (2014). At this point in their career, the band was exploring more introspective themes while continuing to push the boundaries of drone and experimental music. This album represents a maturation of their sound, incorporating elements of post-rock and ambient music.
Stylistic neighbors
EARTH· Sleep· Pelican

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 D.O.W.N -Domination of Waiting Noise- 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

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