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2020 studio album by Boris with Merzbow From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
2R0I2P0 is the eighth collaborative release by the Japanese experimental band Boris and noise musician Merzbow.[1] It features several rerecorded tracks that first appeared on Boris' album Love & Evol, and a cover of the Melvins song "Boris", which the band is named after. It was released in December 2020.[3]
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Released | December 11, 2020[1] | |||
Recorded | 2019–2020 | |||
Genre | Doom metal, noise rock[2] | |||
Length | 77:53 | |||
Label | Relapse | |||
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A video was released for the track "Away from You" on October 19, 2020.[4]
The title stands for "2020 rest in peace", with Boris noting that "This year was a period of trial for everyone in the world".[3][5] At the time of 2R0I2P0's release, the last time Boris performed before an audience was with Merzbow in Melbourne, Australia on February 29, 2020. The recording was finished in mid-March and submitted to the label in May. The album was completed before No.[6]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Away from You" (Originally from Love & Evol) | 7:35 |
2. | "To the Beach" (Coaltar of the Deepers cover) | 7:10 |
3. | "Coma" (Originally from Love & Evol) | 3:14 |
4. | "Love" (Originally from Love & Evol) | 6:43 |
5. | "Absolutego" (Originally from Dear) | 4:31 |
6. | "Journey" (Originally from Unknown Flowers) | 7:45 |
7. | "Uzume" (Originally from Love & Evol) | 6:51 |
8. | "Evol" (Originally from Love & Evol) | 13:05 |
9. | "Boris" (Melvins cover) | 8:50 |
10. | "Shadow of Skull" (Originally from Love & Evol) | 12:09 |
All personnel credits adapted from the album notes.[7]
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