What makes The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked 3 by Boris notable?

This album further solidified Boris's reputation for innovation in heavy music, receiving praise for its ambitious length and dynamic soundscapes. It contributed to the growing acceptance of experimental genres in mainstream circles, influencing a wave of artists exploring similar sonic territories. Released in 2006, The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked 3 is Boris's follow-up to their critically acclaimed album, Pink. By this time, the band had established themselves as a pioneering force within the drone and noise rock scenes, experimenting with longer compositions and complex structures that would define their sound in subsequent projects.

How many songs are on The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked 3?

The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked 3 has 4 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked 3

Boris · 2006

39 min · 4 tracks · noise rock

A sprawling exploration of sound, merging drone metal's heaviness with ethereal textures and immersive sonic landscapes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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leviathan — The opening track serves as a monumental introduction to the album's themes, with its expansive duration allowing for deep sonic exploration and gradual evolution.
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思い出せないこと –dimly tale– — This brief interlude contrasts sharply with the surrounding tracks, offering a moment of reflection that enhances the overall narrative of the album.
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カレハテタサキ –no ones grieve part 1– — This piece exemplifies Boris's skill at weaving together atmospheric elements with heavier riffs, showcasing their ability to balance beauty and aggression.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

72 /100

Alpine

Higher than 95% of albums we've rated

The album's dynamic soundscapes and immersive textures showcase Boris's innovative approach to noise rock.

What we noticed

The first track, 'leviathan', features a slow build with layered guitars that create an immersive wall of sound over its lengthy runtime.
Each subsequent track introduces different textures, with '思い出せないこと –dimly tale–' incorporating ethereal vocals and ambient elements that contrast the heaviness.
The album's final track, 'sola stone', gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of space and resolution after the intense sonic journey.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 9/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

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 — Explores a unique sound blending drone metal and ethereal textures, diverging from earlier styles.
Themes: sonic landscapes· ethereal heaviness
Career context: Released in 2006, The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked 3 is Boris's follow-up to their critically acclaimed album, Pink. By this time, the band had established themselves as a pioneering force within the drone and noise rock scenes, experimenting with longer compositions and complex structures that would define their sound in subsequent projects.
Stylistic neighbors: EARTH· Sleep· Pelican