The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked
Boris · 2004
38 min · 3 tracks · noise rock
A sprawling exploration of heavy drones and atmospheric textures that envelop the listener in a meditative soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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scene 2 — This track exemplifies the band's mastery of building tension through slow, meticulous layers that culminate in an overwhelming sonic experience.
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a bao a qu — Its shifting dynamics play with rhythm and texture, offering listeners a contrast to the heavier elements present throughout the album.
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見せ続ける死角 –The dead angle which it continues showing– — At 20 minutes long, this epic encapsulates the essence of drone music, creating an immersive atmosphere that demands patience and contemplation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's lengthy explorations and atmospheric textures create a unique listening experience within the noise rock genre.
What we noticed
- The album consists of three tracks, with the final track extending to 20 minutes, creating a significant contrast in length and structure.
- Each track builds layers of heavy drones and textures that evolve slowly over time, inviting deep listening rather than casual engagement.
- The first two tracks are shorter and serve as an introduction to the expansive soundscape of the final piece, which dominates the album's runtime.
- 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 — The album features a deliberate departure with lengthy, atmospheric soundscapes.
- Themes
- sonic meditation· heavy drone landscapes· immersive soundscapes
- Career context
- Released in 2004, The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked marked Boris's fifth studio album, coming after their critically acclaimed album Akuma no Uta. By this point, Boris was solidifying their reputation within the avant-garde metal scene, pushing boundaries with their unique blend of genres and experimental approaches.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 scene 2 10:52
- 2 a bao a qu 7:58
- 3 見せ続ける死角 –The dead angle which it continues showing– 20:00
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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