What makes Smile by Boris notable?

Upon its release, 'Smile' received critical acclaim for its ambitious blend of genres, helping solidify Boris's reputation in both the drone and noise rock scenes. The album was noted for its unique track lengths and structures, which contributed to a growing interest in unconventional song formats within the metal community. By the time 'Smile' was released in 2008, Boris had already established themselves as a formidable force in underground music, following their influential 2005 album 'Pink'. This marked a period of artistic experimentation for the band, as they began to explore more diverse textures and structures within their sound, pushing further into the realms of ambient and psychedelic influences.

Smile works well if you're into wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts, immersive soundscapes for deep listening and extended pieces inviting exploration.

How many songs are on Smile?

Smile has 8 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Smile

Boris · 2008

56 min · 8 tracks · noise rock · stoner rock · sludge metal

A kaleidoscopic blend of noise rock and drone, weaving intricate soundscapes with haunting melodies.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
immersive soundscapes for deep listening
extended pieces inviting exploration
haunting melodies for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

prefer short, straightforward tracks
seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Smile' was released in 2008, Boris had already established themselves as a formidable force in underground music, following their influential 2005 album 'Pink'. This marked a period of artistic experimentation for the band, as they began to explore more diverse textures and structures within their sound, pushing further into the realms of ambient and psychedelic influences.
Stylistic neighbors: EARTH· Sleep· Pelican