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]
A video was released for the track "Away from You" on October 19, 2020.[4]
Background
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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.
Track listing
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1. | "Away from You" (Originally from Love & Evol) | 7:35 |
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2. | "To the Beach" (Coaltar of the Deepers cover) | 7:10 |
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3. | "Coma" (Originally from Love & Evol) | 3:14 |
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4. | "Love" (Originally from Love & Evol) | 6:43 |
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5. | "Absolutego" (Originally from Dear) | 4:31 |
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6. | "Journey" (Originally from Unknown Flowers) | 7:45 |
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7. | "Uzume" (Originally from Love & Evol) | 6:51 |
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8. | "Evol" (Originally from Love & Evol) | 13:05 |
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9. | "Boris" (Melvins cover) | 8:50 |
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10. | "Shadow of Skull" (Originally from Love & Evol) | 12:09 |
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Personnel
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All personnel credits adapted from the album notes.[7]
- Takeshi – vocals, guitar, bass
- Wata – vocals, guitar, echo
- Atsuo – vocals, percussion, electronics
Technical personnel
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- Amak Golden – Boris tracks recording
- Fangsanalsatan – Boris tracks recording, total mix, design
- Soichiro Nakamura – basic mix, mastering
References
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