Boris's 2006 masterpiece, Pink, is a sonic behemoth that defies genre boundaries and pushes the limits of heavy music. Clocking in at 47 minutes, this aural assault is a testament to the Japanese trio's innovative spirit and unrelenting creativity. Released on 16 May 2006 via Fangsanalsatan, Pink is a sprawling, genre-bending epic that seamlessly blends the crushing intensity of sludge metal and doom metal with the swirling textures of shoegaze and post-rock.
Throughout the album's 12 tracks, Boris navigates a complex web of noise rock and stoner rock, incorporating elements of drone to create a dense, hypnotic soundscapes. From the haunting melodies of 'Farewell' to the pummelling riffs of 'Blackout', Pink is an album that refuses to be pigeonholed, instead opting to forge its own unique path. With tracks like 'Woman on the Screen' and 'Electric' showcasing the band's ability to craft infectious, heavy grooves, and 'Afterburner' and 'Six, Three Times' highlighting their penchant for experimental noise, Pink is a true masterpiece of contemporary heavy music. Boris's Pink is a must-listen for fans of adventurous, uncompromising rock music.