More Echoes, Touching Air Landscape
Boris · 1999
50 min · 3 tracks · noise rock
A sprawling sonic journey where ethereal drones merge with weighty, monolithic riffs to create an immersive soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fukurou — The opening track is an epic 24-minute odyssey that sets the tone for the entire album, showcasing expansive drone textures and gradual buildup.
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Kanau, Part 1 — This piece exemplifies Boris's ability to intertwine melody and dissonance, creating a haunting atmosphere that captivates listeners.
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Kanau, Part 2 — The concluding segment further develops the themes introduced earlier, offering a meditative yet unsettling experience that lingers long after listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP's immersive soundscapes and heavy riffs create a distinct experience within the noise rock genre.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Fukurou', opens with a long drone that gradually builds in intensity, leading into heavy guitar riffs.
- The two-part 'Kanau' features extended instrumental sections where the tempo shifts and layers of sound evolve slowly over time.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a significant evolution in drone metal, showcasing ambitious sonic exploration.
- Themes
- Japanese underground scene· immersive soundscapes· monolithic riffs
- Career context
- By the time 'More Echoes, Touching Air Landscape' was released in 1999, Boris had already established themselves within the Japanese underground scene. This album followed their pivotal release 'Amplifier Worship' from 1998, marking a continued exploration of extended compositions and drone aesthetics that would define their unique sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fukurou 24:07
- 2 Kanau, Part 1 14:42
- 3 Kanau, Part 2 11:25
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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