Präparat
Boris · 2013
41 min · 11 tracks · noise rock
A surreal blend of ambient textures and fragmented melodies that evoke a hauntingly meditative atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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method of error — This track exemplifies the album’s exploration of dissonance and texture through its long, evolving instrumental sections that showcase Boris's signature sound.
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december Start here — Opening the album, this track sets a reflective tone with its layered instrumentation and gradual build-up that immerses listeners in a dreamlike state.
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maeve — Closing the album with an expansive length, this track encapsulates the emotional breadth of the record, combining minimalist elements with profound depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Präparat showcases Boris's experimental approach with its immersive soundscapes and unconventional structures.
What we noticed
- Ambient textures are layered with fragmented melodies, resulting in a soundscape that feels both haunting and meditative.
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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 pacing with tension
- immersive auditory exploration
- ephemeral moments of quiet
- thoughtful background listening
- dynamic shifts in mood
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Explores avant-garde soundscapes, representing a shift in the band's sonic direction.
- Themes
- dreamlike soundscapes· fragmented melodies· meditative atmospheres
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Präparat is Boris's follow-up to their acclaimed album Heavy Rocks (2011). At this point in their career, the band was exploring more experimental soundscapes and delving deeper into drone and ambient music, showcasing their versatility and willingness to challenge genre boundaries.
Tracklist
- 1 december Start here 3:58
- 2 哀歌 -elegy- 4:23
- 3 evil stack 3 0:58
- 4 砂時計 -monologue- 4:32
- 5 method of error 7:15
- 6 bataille sucre 4:38
- 7 perforated line 0:34
- 8 コップの内側 -castel in the air- 0:07
- 9 mirano 2:29
- 10 カンヴァス -canvas- 4:30
- 11 maeve 8:34
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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