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.
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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.
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