W
Boris · 2022
41 min · 9 tracks · noise rock
A sprawling exploration of heavy textures and ethereal melodies, merging noise rock with elements of drone and stoner metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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I want to go to the side where you can touch… Start here — This opening track sets a contemplative tone with its slow build-up of layered guitars and haunting vocals, encapsulating the album's ethereal yet heavy atmosphere.
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Drowning by numbers — With its intricate rhythmic patterns and dense sound, this track exemplifies Boris's skillful fusion of melody and dissonance, creating an immersive listening experience.
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You will know —“Ohayo” version— — As one of the longest tracks on the album, it showcases the band's capacity for expansive sound explorations, blending hypnotic repetition with dynamic shifts that challenge conventional song structure.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy textures and ethereal melodies, showcasing Boris's innovative approach to noise rock.
What we noticed
- The first track features a gradual build-up of layered guitar textures that create a dense atmosphere before introducing vocals.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental passages, allowing for moments of drone and heavy riffing to dominate the sound.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- meditative atmosphere for reflection
- dynamic journey with resolution
- layered exploration of sound
- wave-like pacing for immersion
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Explores heavy textures and ethereal melodies, pushing genre boundaries.
- Themes
- ethereal heaviness· immersive soundscapes· hypnotic repetition
- Career context
- Released on January 21, 2022, 'W' marks Boris's return after their acclaimed album 'NO' from 2020. At this point in their career, the band has solidified their reputation for innovation within the experimental music scene while continuing to explore new sonic territories.
Tracklist
- 1 I want to go to the side where you can touch… Start here 5:23
- 2 Icelina 5:18
- 3 Drowning by numbers 4:16
- 4 Invitation 2:55
- 5 The fallen 4:30
- 6 Beyond good and evil 3:51
- 7 Old projector 4:38
- 8 You will know —“Ohayo” version— 9:19
- 9 Jozan 1:25
If this landed
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