W

Description

With the desire to sublimate the negative energy surrounding the world in 2020, the Japanese post-rock group Boris focused all its energy on creating the most extreme album of its entire career, NO. The band self-produced the album to release it as quickly as possible, but intentionally called the last track "Interlude" in anticipation of a sequel. And now the sequel arrives with W, the group's first album for their new label Sacred Bones Records. The record opens with the same melody as the track "Interlude" on the song "I want to go to the side where you can touch...". Unlike the extreme sounds found on NO, this new album whispers in our ears, with a hazy sound meant to awaken the senses. Wata handles vocals on all tracks of W. The album's styles range from noise to new age, driven by a melodic thread that evolves sensations throughout the listening experience. Whether through epic and roguish riffs, angelic vocal reverb, or their offbeat percussion, Boris will make you fall under their spell! NO and W now intertwine to form NOW, two albums that respond to each other. By following their most frontal album with this sensual and thunderous record, they create a continuous circle of harsh moments and healing that seems more relevant than ever. Proof, if any were needed, that the band is at the peak of its musical career.