This release unearths a previously unreleased live recording from Boris’s 2019 US tour, captured shortly after the release of the single tears e.p and the album LΦVE & EVΦL.
Released in 2019, LΦVE & EVΦL is a conceptual work consisting of two contrasting yet intertwined albums. Following the heavy yet catchy Noise (2014) and the organic deepening of Dear (2017), the 2019 single tears e.p arrived as a pendulum swing toward pure popness, featuring collaborations with Narasaki (Coaltar Of The Deepers) and Shinobu Narita. Subsequently, the album LΦVE & EVΦL peered into the abyss of “heavy” even further-manifesting a world of saturated contours and gridless, intoxicating soundscapes that redefined…
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This release marks the second installment of the 20th anniversary project celebrating the original studio album Rainbow (2006). It documents a live performance recorded on February 8, 2019, at U.F.O. CLUB in Higashi-Koenji, Tokyo.
Michio Kurihara is a singular guitarist who has played a central role in Japan’s psychedelic rock scene through his work with YBO2, White Heaven, THE STARS, and other key projects. Rainbow, created and released in 2006 under the name Boris with Michio Kurihara, reaches its 20th anniversary this year. Since 2007, Kurihara has also joined Boris as a support guitarist on tours and live performances, while performing on several occasions under the Boris with Michio Kurihara name in parallel.
Japanese legends Boris are celebrating the 20 Year Anniversary of landmark albums Pink and dronevil -example- with special deluxe reissue out on Relapse. The 20th Anniversary Edition presents the original CD track sequence on a 2xLP for the very first time, with an exclusive etching on Side D. In addition, PINK will be released as a deluxe reissue box set: a limited 6xLP collection that includes three full LPs of previously unreleased material. The deluxe box set features the original vinyl version of PINK, expanded “Forbidden Tracks” from the PINK sessions, never-before-released live material on vinyl.
dronevil will also be reissued for the first time since its original release. A work consisting of two different albums—an ambient soundscape and extreme heavy rock—designed to be played simultaneously, dronevil now returns in a brand-new edition. This version is presented as a joint 2xLP mix, under the title dronevil – example –
Boris LIVE NOISE ALIVE -Live at Daikanyama Unit- Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Studio Album NOISE with a new Live Album Release. The live recording of the final show from the 2014 Live Noise Alive tour is being released as a limited 2LP with exclusive vinyl colors (Worldwide & Japan web store only).
The studio album “NOISE” was released in 2014. Starting with “PINK” in 2005, which was Boris’ breakthrough overseas, followed by “SMILE” in 2006, these two albums became the starting point for a full-fledged touring band with over 100 shows a year. After many experimental productions, the band released three albums in 2011: “Heavy Rocks”, “Attention Please” and “New Album”. After overcoming various situations…