Detroit's rundown St. Andrew's Hall is the last place on Earth one would accuse of existing on a higher plane. But tonight, if only for a while, things are different. It may be a mere hour and a half, but for that frame of time, St. Andrew's Hall transcends its grimy, underground vibe. Tokyo, Japan's Boris is here, and with them comes nothing short of bliss. Loud, joyous, and innovative, Boris is that rare band that mixes pleasure with progression. The band's trippy yet crushing aesthetic can be many things---poignant, manic, raw, or sparse. The one thing it cannot be, however, is anyone else, and that is why seeing Boris on this Friday evening is such a rare treat. Things are further compounded by the fact Boris is well known for their surprising concert experience. With an extensive back catalog of nineteen studio albums,...
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