Flood

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Flood is the third studio album by Japanese experimental band Bori, released on December 15, 2000. It consists of a single 70-minute title-track that is broken into four movement. While Flood did not receive many reviews upon release, it has become a cult classic among fan, prompting the band to play it in its entirety every night of their 2013 US-based "Residency Tour". The album marked a change in musical direction; it features less of the abrasive sound heard on Absolutego and Amplifier Worship, and incorporated minimalism and progressive rock element. Flood I is when the rain start. The looping guitars show the rain picking up speed and density. The crashing drums are thunder and lighting: scarce, at first, but soon overwhelming. As the drums get harsher, the water begins to accumulate. Flood II is when the water has gotten so high that you're floating a few inches off the ground. The relaxation and near nirvana you experience in this world of water is beautiful. Flood III is when you've been floating for day. Hunger begins to strike. Your body is weak. You start to sink. Though you're able to stay somewhat afloat, the water soon overpowers you and you're struggling for air. Flood IV is when you realize your time to die has come. Your body grows lifeless as water is sucked into your lung. It sting, but after some time you go numb. You're completely underwater, and sinking slowly. You'd hoped that your life would flash before your eye, but you're so cold and numb that you can't think of anything. However, you are at peace. You watch as the sun begins to shine in the world above the water, and you feel secure as it slowly fades to nothing. Your eyes close, and you slip into eternal darkness - safe, and calm. Line-up •Atsuo – drum, percussion, gong, vocals •Takeshi – vocal, ba, guitar, words .

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