The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked – Chronicle cover

The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked – Chronicle

Boris · 2009

157 min · 18 tracks · noise rock · stoner rock · sludge metal

A sprawling soundscape where heavy drones intertwine with ethereal textures, creating an immersive auditory experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive auditory exploration
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • deep focus and contemplation
  • extended listening journeys
  • ethereal textures for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, catchy tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked – Chronicle' was released in 2009, Boris had already established themselves as a pioneering force in experimental music. This album followed their critically acclaimed work 'Smile' (2008) and showcased their continued exploration of ambient and drone aesthetics, solidifying their reputation for innovative sound.
Stylistic neighbors
EARTH· Sleep· Pelican

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 scene 2 10:50
  • 2 a bao a qu 7:56
  • 3 見せ続ける死角 -the dead angle which it continues showing- 20:00

Disc 2

  • 1 カレハテタサキ -no ones grieve part 2- 8:53
  • 2 dual effusion 11:07
  • 3 無残の涙 -merciless- 14:27
  • 4 もう一枚の残像 -an another after image- 3:24

Disc 3

  • 1 leviathan 17:34
  • 2 思い出せないこと -dimly tale- 3:24
  • 3 カレハテタサキ -no ones grieve part 1- 7:25
  • 4 sola stone 13:14

Disc 4

  • 1 一秒の長さ -length of eternity- 5:01
  • 2 ケモノピーク -kemono peak- 4:11
  • 3 howl part 1 5:28
  • 4 宴 -unritual- 5:27
  • 5 quadruplex 6:31
  • 6 ディスチャージ -grave new world- 5:34
  • 7 howl part 2 7:26

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