Released 7 years ago this October
Love & Evol
Boris · 2019
62 min · 7 tracks · noise rock
A sprawling exploration of sonic textures, merging heavy drone with ethereal melodies and haunting vocalizations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Away from You Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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EVOL — This nearly 17-minute track serves as the album's centerpiece, showcasing a dynamic range that transitions from serene passages to intense sonic eruptions, encapsulating the band's duality.
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Shadow of Skull — With its slow build and immersive layering of sound, this track exemplifies Boris's ability to create mood and tension while maintaining an expansive sonic footprint.
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In The Pain(t) — This brief yet impactful track contrasts sharply with the album's longer pieces, delivering a raw emotional punch through minimalist instrumentation and abstract vocals.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This album blends heavy drone with ethereal melodies, creating a unique soundscape that rewards repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The first track features a slow build with layered guitar drones that gradually introduce ethereal vocalizations, setting a meditative tone.
- Tracks three through five employ contrasting dynamics, alternating between heavy, distorted sections and softer, melodic passages.
- The final two tracks extend beyond six minutes each, creating an immersive experience that invites deep listening and reflection.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hypnotic layers that invite immersion
- wave-like pacing for deep exploration
- dynamic progression with emotional resolution
- late-night introspection and contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, immediate gratification
- seek standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Returns to experimental roots, merging heavy drone with ethereal sounds.
- Themes
- sonic textures· experimental roots· ethereal melodies
- Career context
- Released on October 4, 2019, Love & Evol marks Boris's return to their experimental roots following the more accessible output of their previous album, Dear. This album showcases a significant artistic shift as it combines elements of drone metal with expansive soundscapes, further solidifying their status as pioneers in the genre during a period of resurgence in experimental music.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Away from You Start here 7:36
- 2 Coma 7:48
- 3 EVOL 16:30
Disc 2
- 1 uzume 8:32
- 2 LOVE 6:47
- 3 In The Pain(t) 3:41
- 4 Shadow of Skull 11:27
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Bees Made Honey in the Lion's Skull
Earth
Merges drone elements with ethereal melodies and vast sonic landscapes, echoing a contemplative mood.
Dedicated to Bobby Jameson
Ariel Pink
Features experimental sound layering and haunting vocalizations that resonate with the ethereal qualities of Love & Evol.
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