''2R0I2P0'' is the eighth collaborative release by the Japanese
experimental
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band
Boris and
noise musician
Merzbow
is a Japanese noise project started in 1979 by , best known for a style of harsh, confrontational noise. Since 1980, Akita has released over 400 recordings and has collaborated with various artists.
The name Merzbow comes from the German dada ...
.
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.
A video was released for the track "Away from You" on October 19, 2020.
Background
The title stands for "2020
rest in peace
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", with Boris noting that "This year was a period of trial for everyone in the world".
At the time of ''2R0I2P0s release, the last time Boris performed before an audience was with Merzbow in
Melbourne
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, 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''.
Track listing
Personnel
All personnel credits adapted from the album notes.
Boris
*Takeshi – vocals, guitar, bass
*Wata – vocals, guitar, echo
*Atsuo – vocals, percussion, electronics
Merzbow
*
Masami Akita
is a Japanese noise project started in 1979 by , best known for a style of harsh, confrontational noise. Since 1980, Akita has released over 400 recordings and has collaborated with various artists.
The name Merzbow comes from the German dada ...
– computer, percussion, noise electronics
Technical personnel
*Amak Golden – Boris tracks recording
*Fangsanalsatan – Boris tracks recording, total mix, design
*Soichiro Nakamura – basic mix, mastering
References
External links
''2R0I2P0''at
Bandcamp
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"Away From You" (Official Music Video)at YouTube
"Boris" (Official Music Video)at YouTube
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2020 albums
Collaborative albums
Boris (band) albums
Merzbow albums