2R0I2P0 is the eighth collaborative release by the Japanese experimental band Boris and noise musician Merzbow. 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", with Boris noting that "This year was a period of trial for everyone in the world". 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
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 – 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 "Away From You" (Official Music Video) at YouTube "Boris" (Official Music Video) at YouTube