Pink
Boris · 2005
55 min · 11 tracks · noise rock
A swirling maelstrom of sound where heavy riffs collide with ethereal melodies, creating a unique sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Farewell Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Pink — The title track exemplifies the album's fusion of heaviness and melody, showcasing Boris' ability to craft dynamic shifts while maintaining an atmospheric depth.
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Just Abandoned My‐Self — This closing track stretches nearly twenty minutes, transforming from serene passages to intense crescendos, effectively encapsulating the album’s emotional arc.
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Woman on the Screen — At just over two minutes, this track delivers an impactful burst of energy and serves as a brilliant juxtaposition to the longer pieces on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental approach and unique sound set it apart within the noise rock genre.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks that often exceed six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and shifts in dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, with abrupt transitions between heavy riffs and ambient passages.
- The use of layered guitar effects creates a dense soundscape, often blurring the lines between melody and noise.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — 'Pink' is widely regarded for its critical acclaim and artistic ambition.
- Themes
- hypnotic soundscapes· avant-garde experimentation· heavy riff cacophony
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Pink was Boris' fifth studio album and marked a significant moment in their evolution. Following the success of their previous album, Akuma no Uta, this record showcased their willingness to explore diverse musical styles, blending elements of drone metal, noise rock, and stoner rock into an expansive auditory experience.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Just Abandoned My‐Self
The narrative shifts from introspective musings to chaotic outbursts that mirror internal struggle.
This contrast between calm reflection and turbulent emotion highlights the duality present throughout the album, emphasizing Boris’ skill in manipulating dynamics.
Tracklist
- 1 Farewell Start here 7:33
- 2 Pink 4:20
- 3 Woman on the Screen 2:38
- 4 Nothing Special 2:17
- 5 Blackout 4:49
- 6 Electric 1:45
- 7 Pseudo-Bread 4:29
- 8 Afterburner 4:22
- 9 Six, Three Times 2:53
- 10 My Machine 2:01
- 11 Just Abandoned My‐Self 18:14
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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