Boris - Noise (2 LP)

Dive into the sonic abyss with Boris' 2014 masterpiece, "Noise," a sprawling journey through the band's signature blend of heavy and experimental sounds. This 19th studio album from the Japanese rock veterans is a testament to their unyielding creativity and sonic prowess, spanning a diverse range of genres from sludge metal and doom metal to noise rock, stoner rock, shoegaze, and post-rock. Clocking in at nearly an hour, "Noise" is an immersive experience that showcases Boris' ability to craft atmospheric, heavy, and often dissonant soundscapes.

"Noise" opens with the eerie, drone-laden "Melody," setting the stage for the album's intense and varied sonic landscape. Tracks like "Heavy Rain" and "Vanilla" deliver the crushing, slow-burning riffs that Boris are known for, while "Ghost of Romance" and "Angel" showcase the band's knack for blending beauty and chaos. The album's title track, "Noise," is a sprawling, 17-minute epic that encapsulates the album's spirit, featuring shifting tempos, heavy riffs, and atmospheric interludes. The album also includes Japanese-language tracks like "Taiyo No Baka" and "Siesta," adding a unique cultural touch to the band's already diverse sound.

Recorded at Sound Square and mastered at Peace Music, "Noise" benefits from a powerful and dynamic production that brings out the best in Boris' intricate compositions. The album's digipak packaging includes a 16-page lyrics booklet, providing a deeper dive into the band's enigmatic lyrics and themes. Fans of Boris' previous work will find plenty to love in "Noise," while newcomers will be drawn in by the album's unique blend of heavy and experimental sounds. With "Noise," Boris once again prove themselves to be one of the most innovative and exciting bands in heavy music today.

This 2025 Limited Edition 2LP set is pressed on Swirl vinyl.