Urban Dance
Boris · 2015
42 min · 5 tracks · noise rock
A mesmerizing blend of hypnotic rhythms and expansive soundscapes, merging elements of drone and electronic music.
Top tracks — play these first
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un, deux, trois Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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surrender — This track exemplifies the album's rhythmic complexity, combining pulsing beats with ethereal textures that invite listeners into an immersive sound world.
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choreographer — With its intricate layers and evolving dynamics, this track represents the band’s ability to fuse structured composition with improvisational freedom.
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game of death — The longest track on the album, it showcases Boris's talent for creating tension and release through gradual build-ups and expansive soundscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Urban Dance showcases Boris's skill in blending genres while maintaining a cohesive sound throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The album features long, evolving tracks that often exceed six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and textures.
- Each track employs layered instrumentation, creating dense soundscapes that blend noise rock with electronic elements.
- The first two tracks utilize repetitive motifs that build tension before the third track introduces a more melodic structure.
- The final track shifts to a more ambient style, contrasting with the earlier intensity and providing a sense of closure.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- invites movement and introspection
- gradual build to resolution
- long-form rhythmic exploration
- late-night reflective sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeks quick, immediate satisfaction
- prefers standalone catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Continues Boris's exploration of genre blending, marking a departure from previous styles.
- Themes
- hypnotic rhythms· immersive soundscapes· experimental composition
- Career context
- By 2015, Boris had established themselves as pioneers in the experimental music scene, with Urban Dance marking their first release since 2014's Noise. This album continued their exploration of eclectic sounds, showcasing a shift towards more rhythmic and structured compositions while retaining their signature atmospheric quality.
Tracklist
- 1 un, deux, trois Start here 4:30
- 2 surrender 7:44
- 3 choreographer 8:45
- 4 endless 9:43
- 5 game of death 11:18
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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