"Blurring the Lines of Reality" With Borracho's Far-Out Stoner Rock (Track-By-Track Breakdown)
Only by stoner rockin’ for a very long time might one eventually reach the shamanic-like heights of Borracho–founded in 2007, each of their five albums emanate groove like holy radiance from an ancient artifact. Blurring the Lines of Reality, out today, is the fifth of these full-lengths and carries on the band’s traditions in top form. Though their subject matter has evolved with the times, their rock has not: you could tell me this album came out in 2007 on Small Stone Recordings and I’d believe you. Borracho cultivate the art of psychedelically-inclined riff rock; they’re architects erecting fuzzy, oscillating stairways into the mind. It’s not a matter of being behind the times–the DC trio are simply custodians of an art form perpetually at risk of being swept away by the fickle trends of doom and stoner metal.
The current lineup has all played together since the band’s formation, although they dropped down to one guitar about a decade ago, and that cohesion is one of their strongest assets. The three-piece configuration plays off each other with respect for what everyone is bringing to the mix, even if guitars do dominate the conversation – again, riffs are kind of a theme here.
The record’s out today, so you can sink into Borracho’s world of cynical techno-criticism, jam odysseys, and a lil’ bit of cowbell right now–while you do so, learn more about the album with a track-by-track breakdown from guitarist/vocalist Steve Fisher.
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‘Architects of Chaos I’ & ‘Architects of Chaos II’ & ‘Architects of Chaos III’
“Although all three of these songs have their own unique feel and atmosphere, they share similar note patterns which gave me the idea of writing the song in three parts. The lyrical inspiration came from observing how social media has become a tool for disinformation and propaganda. As we constantly come under a bombardment of memes and virtual finger pointing, people have never been more divided as these tools are designed to stoke the fires of fear and hatred. I think it’s only when you step away from the chaos that you can see that all (perceived) “sides” are using almost the exact same arguments to prove they are right.”
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‘Loaded’
“We usually start our rehearsals with a warmup jam with whatever comes out of my fingers at that moment. One night we got into a groove and this song quickly evolved. Originally, we were going to use it as an intro but the instrumental groove kind of took on a life of its own. We called it ‘Loaded’ because music is the greatest mind-altering thing to be under the influence of. Plus listening to it also means that you are prepared for…”
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‘This Great War’
“Our bassist Tim and I teamed up for the lyrics on this one. It’s hard not to be influenced or at least moved in some way by the invasion of Ukraine and the resilience of all its people, but ultimately this song could be about any war, anywhere. The build-up of the intro and the pummelling riff that follows gave me the feeling of preparing for war and invasion.”
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‘Burning the Goddess’
“Beauty, arrogance, life, and death… The inspiration for this track came from hearing news about the massive wildfires in the Amazon rainforest and man’s insatiable greed. Mother Nature is the creator of all that we know, and the more we rape her, the more she will punish us. If there is a common theme that runs through this album it is one of ego and arrogance.”
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Blurring the Lines of Reality releases today via Kozmik Artifactz.
