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Boris - 04092001 (LP)

Name: Boris - 04092001 (LP)
Brand: Boris
SKU: 27whxWfNSsdWuKPetPcycp
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Boris

LP
1 piece(s)
2005
7 tracks
32 min
sludge metal

04092001

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Product Description

Boris, the Japanese experimental metal band, unleashed a sonic beast with their 2005 album "04092001" on Relapse Records. Clocking in at a concise 32 minutes, this album is a relentless journey through a labyrinth of heavy, distorted, and atmospheric sounds. Boris masterfully blend sludge metal, noise rock, drone, doom metal, stoner rock, shoegaze, and post-rock to create a unique and immersive experience.

The album opens with "it continues waiting for a headrone fish," setting the tone with a slow, heavy, and hypnotic riff that draws you in. "heavy friends" follows, delivering a crushing wall of sound that showcases Boris's signature blend of heaviness and melody. The title track, "04092001," is a standout, featuring a mix of crushing riffs and ethereal melodies that showcase the band's dynamic range.

Throughout the album, Boris explores themes of isolation, introspection, and the vastness of the natural world. Tracks like "wareruraido" and "koei" feature ambient soundscapes and subtle melodies that evoke a sense of tranquility amidst the chaos. Meanwhile, songs like "death valley" and "dyna-soar" deliver crushing riffs and relentless rhythms that showcase the band's raw power.

"04092001" is a testament to Boris's ability to blend genres and create something truly unique. The album is a must-listen for fans of heavy music, but it also offers something for those who appreciate atmospheric and experimental sounds. Whether you're a longtime fan of Boris or a newcomer to their music, "04092001" is an album that demands your attention.

This 2023 Limited Edition Reissue LP is pressed on Silver, Black, Black vinyl.

Tracks

it continues waiting for a headrone fishBoris, Merzbow
4:08
heavy friendsBoris, Merzbow
5:14
wareruraidoBoris, Merzbow
2:54
koeiBoris, Merzbow
3:49
encounter with the inside of the wavemotion of great water fuzzBoris, Merzbow
3:22
death valleyBoris, Merzbow
7:09
dyna-soarBoris, Merzbow
5:37

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Product specifications

Details

Album: 04092001
Artist: Boris
LP release year: 2023
Album release date: 11 feb 2005
Label: Relapse Records
EAN: 781676512515
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 1 piece(s)
Type: Reissue
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 32 min
Tracks: 7 tracks
Colour: Black

EAN

EAN: 781676512515

Other

Limited Edition: Yes
Country: US
Genre: Sludge metal
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: Yes

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Reviews

4.5

Average of 2 reviews

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Droney, Devastating, Extra Large
4 out of 5 stars
loddekp11 January 2026United States🇺🇸
Time slipped by, and I just wanted to offload this item, which was somehow delivered perfectly - too heavy, too Boris, too something else, I thought. I'm so glad I didn't do that and would recommend this to anyone right now. Boris can be droney but not always; Merzbow can be droney but usually not entirely; this meeting of minds is droney (but far from totally) and utterly devastating. Over the guitar-vs.-stack clash, strange noises like bird cages being slammed (probably opened given Masami's feelings, but it sounds like being shut, and forever), leading into full "jams" which at points are almost reminiscent of acts like Golden Earring or Hawkwind or whatever, even at moments sounding like a bad tape recording of String Cheese Incident. A slash of an open hand across ringing open strings into a brutal death rhythm followed and betrayed directly by a riff but fallen immediately again. Obscure vocals that might as well be sandpaper on a contact mic. Big something, big metal or thrash or noise to most likely, big something, whatever. XL: Extra Large.
Boris Lofi Rock Gem
5 out of 5 stars
loyjoipipwetiq9 March 2025United States🇺🇸
This is certainly lofi, it's fantastic if you're into heavy rocks 1 and wanna listen to some awesome live versions of tracks with wild noise thrown in by merzbow. If Boris ain't really your thing, this might not be your cup of tea. The pressing sounds great and I didn't have any issues with it.