will their show be more BORIS, Boris, or boris?

Boris
The EARL

Atlanta, GA
Mon October 22, 2007
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Japanese experimental band Boris is famed for their awesome versatility. Combining dark, heavy metal riffs ranging from drone to punk. Their influences are just as varied, with Nick Cave, Sleep, and The Melvis being most commonly cited.

The band has never fit within the confines of most genres, and have certainly branched out from the Japanse crust-punk scene where they started. Although still relatively obscure in Japan, Boris has received a great deal of praise over here in the States. Their success abroad is due in large part to a series of reissues on US label Southern Lord Records.

Their first breakthrough was the reissue of their 2005 release entitled "Pink." Both Blender and SPIN magazine named it one of 2006's best CDs. The album also topped the metal section of Canadian magazine Exclaim's 2006 Reader's Poll, and was in the top 10 of Pitchfork's Top 50 Records of 2006.

As to the title of the blog posting, there word on the street is that fans can determine the sound of Boris record by looking at how their name is written on the cover. The louder, metal-influenced records will have "BORIS" all in caps while the more experimental, noisey records are labeled as "Boris" or "boris." Their live records are also record using analog technology, with the band preferring live recording in as few takes as possible.

No matter how you spell it, Boris is an awesomely innovative band and sure to bring an impressive live show. Their shows sell fast, so if they are coming to a town near you, grab your tickets now! That's why we are giving you early notice about their FALL TOUR!