Is Heavy Rocks a good place to start with Boris?

Yes, Heavy Rocks is recommended as a starting point for new Boris listeners. A fierce amalgamation of heavy riffs and experimental noise that challenges conventional song structures with relentless intensity. Released in 2022, Heavy Rocks marks Boris's return to their heavier roots, following the more ambient exploration of their previous album, NO. This album comes after two decades of musical evolution, showcasing their ability to reinvent themselves while still maintaining a strong connection to their early drone metal influences.

Who is Heavy Rocks for?

Heavy Rocks works well if you're into wave-like momentum with intensity, short bursts of dynamic energy and focused listening for emotional depths.

How many songs are on Heavy Rocks?

Heavy Rocks has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Heavy Rocks

Boris · 2022

41 min · 10 tracks · noise rock

A fierce amalgamation of heavy riffs and experimental noise that challenges conventional song structures with relentless intensity.

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Top tracks — play these first

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She is burning Start here — This track encapsulates the album's sonic aggression with fiery guitar work and visceral vocals, setting an immediate tone of intensity.
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Blah Blah Blah -お前は間違っていて俺も間違っていてそれは正しさ- — The song showcases Boris's knack for blending heavy instrumentation with thought-provoking lyrical themes, making it a standout in the album.
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(not) Last song — This lengthy closer explores dynamic shifts and haunting melodies, embodying the culmination of the album's thematic and sonic explorations.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

Heavy Rocks showcases Boris's signature blend of heavy riffs and experimental noise, solidifying their unique sound in the genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a heavy, distorted guitar riff that sets a relentless pace, which is maintained through the first half of the record.
The final track features an extended ambient outro that contrasts sharply with the preceding intensity, allowing for a moment of reflection.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

wave-like momentum with intensity
short bursts of dynamic energy
focused listening for emotional depths
cathartic release through varied pacing

Maybe skip if you

prefer straightforward, linear songs
want constant high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — This album represents a departure from Boris' established sound, exploring new directions.
Themes: sonic aggression· fiery guitar work· heavy riffs exploration
Career context: Released in 2022, Heavy Rocks marks Boris's return to their heavier roots, following the more ambient exploration of their previous album, NO. This album comes after two decades of musical evolution, showcasing their ability to reinvent themselves while still maintaining a strong connection to their early drone metal influences.
Stylistic neighbors: EARTH· Sleep· Pelican