It never fails to amaze me how a band so steeped in history of abstract experimentation and drone can have so many rock ‘n’ roll influences. I guess comparing this record to say, the bands experimental collaborations with the likes of Merzbow or Keiji Haino can only solidify the fact that they are currently one of the most diverse acts out there at the moment. It’s time for Boris to do some rock ‘n’ roll. Boom, in 2009 a series of 7” EPs on Southern Lord records suddenly materialises.
What I have here is volume 2 that I picked up off the Relapse store fairly cheap last Christmas. You need to consider who we are dealing with here; this is far from “straight up” rock of old, there is plenty of that influence here, but if Boris just rehashed that then it wouldn’t be Boris. What we have here is a bizarre mix of rock riffs, almost industrial feeling drums and wailing vocals over ambient and electronic passages, all mangled together into an awkward symphony.
Side b is far more poppy, leaning more towards genres such as electronica and synth pop. Screechy guitarwork mixes with cool electronic beats and laid back bass. Japanese lyrics breeze lightly over the top of the whole thing, completing the insane puzzle. It sounds intrusive, but it really isn’t. If you have never heard Boris, I guess this is a good a place to start as anywhere.
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