Boris - NO
Critic Score
Based on 8 reviews
2020 Ratings: #177 / 861
User Score
Based on 272 ratings
2020 Ratings: #161
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CRITIC REVIEWS

89
Spectrum Culture

NO’s raw exuberance carries the tenacious spirit and unrelenting creativity that keeps Boris on the vanguard of heavy music in Japan and far beyond.

80
The Needle Drop

NO is the most kick-ass Boris has sounded in over a decade.

78
Sputnikmusic
It’s hardly a sampler of the band’s full range, but some may be relieved by its concise runtime, easy digestibility, steady arsenal of thrills, relative independence from the development of Boris’ wider discography, and (for now) absence of confusing differences from version to version.
77
Pitchfork
A gloriously claustrophobic crucible full of all the sounds Boris make best, heated by indignation with our time of closed borders and extreme international turmoil.
70
Northern Transmissions

NO, Boris’ generally speedy new full-length, finds the threesome embracing the wonderfully ugly sounds of early Japanese hardcore...but even that doesn’t ring entirely true.

70
Exclaim!

NO certainly caters to longtime fans, especially ones who rather be pummeled with noise instead of pulled into new realms, which may disappoint fans of their more experimental songs ...But their cacophony continues to provide comfort, especially in these strange times.

Sagittarius
79

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Boris is very loud and hard core and plays guitar very loud and entense. You will like it if you like loud music but not to loud.
good album with good musicand good songs.

ibrokemylefttoe
99

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depechemode4lif
64

This album is a bit too disjointed by Boris standards. I have no problem with them incorporating crust punk into their sound but it could have been done much smoother. I feel like this proves to me that I like Boris the best when they are a bit slowed down.

Vultrax
90

yes

Favourite Tracks: Genesis, Anti-Gone, Non Blood Lore, Zerkalo, Kikinoue, Lust, Fundamental Error, Loveless
Least Favourite Tracks: Interlude

MAN
73

I knew about the existence of this band, but I genuinely didn't know that they made incredible music like this! While not perfect, this is still a great release!

Jojoro
50

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1. Interlude
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It wasn't bad or boring, it was just okay

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Track List

  1. Genesis
  2. Anti-Gone
  3. Non Blood Lore
  4. Temple of Hatred
  5. 鏡 -Zerkalo-
  6. HxCxHxC -Parforation Line-
  7. キキノウエ -Kiki no Ue-
  8. Lust
  9. Fundamental Error
  10. Loveless
  11. Interlude

Year End Lists

#20/Treble
#29/The Needle Drop
#35/Sputnikmusic
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Added on: June 24, 2020