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Released 10 years ago

Gensho

Boris · 2016

148 min · 13 tracks · noise rock · stoner rock · sludge metal

A sprawling exploration of heaviness, where dense drones meet ethereal melodies in a hypnotic soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • hypnotic soundscapes for deep listening
  • extended journeys with gradual builds
  • immersive experience for introspective moments
  • climactic peaks in lengthy tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer concise, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Boris released 'Gensho' in 2016, they were already established pioneers of experimental music, having formed in 1992. This album followed their critically acclaimed 2014 release 'Noise', showcasing their ability to blend various genres while pushing their sonic boundaries even further.
Stylistic neighbors
EARTH· Sleep· Pelican

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Farewell 7:53
  • 2 Huge 10:50
  • 3 Resonance 4:03
  • 4 Rainbow 6:20
  • 5 Sometimes 9:45
  • 6 Heavy Rain 7:50
  • 7 Akuma no Uta 11:43
  • 8 Akirame Flower 6:14
  • 9 Vomitself 9:47

Disc 2

  • 1 Planet of the Cows 18:43
  • 2 Goloka, Pt. 1 20:09
  • 3 Goloka, Pt. 2 19:33
  • 4 Prelude to a Broken Arm 16:01

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