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Yamatsuka Eye Yoshimi Masuko Shinji Yojiro Tatekawa

ex Seiichi Yamamoto, Mitsuru Tabata, Hira, Ikuo Taketani, Chu Hasegawa, Toyohito Yoshikawa, Hisato Hosoi, John McSwain, Muneomi Senju, Kazuya Nishimura, Kazuhisa Iida

Boredoms (ボアダムス), alternatively known as V∞redoms, is a Japanese experimental/noise/space rock/tribal drumming band from Osaka, founded in 1986 by Yamatsuka Eye.

Current lineup (2004—Present)
Yamatsuka EYƎ—vocals, percussion, electronics, tapes, turntables, kazoo (since 1985)
Yoshimi (Yoshimi P-We)—drums, perc, Casiotone, djembe, keyboards, trumpet (since 1989?)
Kazuya Nishimura (ATR, Atari, アタリ)—dr, perc (since 1992)
Yojiro Tatekawa (Yo2ro, Yo-Chan)—dr, perc (since 2001)

ALBUMS

2009, 12", Rhythm Republic

2009, 12", Rhythm Republic,

Super Roots 10 - Ant 10

Space Rock/Experimental

Voaltz / Rereler

2008, 12", Rhythm Republic,

Tribal House/Experimental

Super Roots Sampler

2008, CDr, Smplr, Vice Records

8 / Jungle Taitei

2007, 7", Ltd, Promo, Vice Records, Stop Smiling

Seadrum / House Of Sun

OOIOO / Boredoms

OOIOO/Boredoms Sampler

2001, CDr, Promo, Birdman Records

Rebore Vol.0: Vision Recreation By Eye

Leftfield/Abstract/Experimental/Ambient

Abstract/Dub/Experimental

Vision△Creation△Newsun△

Leftfield/Noise/Post Rock

Leftfield/Post Rock

Vision Creation Newsun

Space Rock/Experimental

Super 77 / Super Sky

1998, LP, Ltd, A.K.A. Bounce, Warner Special Products,

Field Recording/Experimental

ボアダムス*

SUPER SEEEEEE!!!!!!

Leftfield/Experimental/Psychedelic Rock/Space Rock/Krautrock/Noise Rock

Boredoms = ボアダムズ*

Super æ = スーパーアー

Psychedelic Rock/Noise/Experimental

Super Go!!!!! → Shine In ◯ Shine On

1996, 12", EP, Ltd, Promo, WEA Japan,

Space Rock/Psychedelic Rock

Boredoms = ボアダムズ*

Super Roots 6 = スーパールーツ 6

Post Rock/Free Improvisation

Randy Wilson (4) / Boredoms

Duelin' Firemen!™

1995, 7", Red, E-Z Prey Records,

1994, CD, Mini, Promo, WEA Japan

Onanie Bomb Meets The Sex Pistols/ Soul Discharge 99

1994, Cass, Comp, Promo, Earthnoise

Chocolate Synthesizer

Lo-Fi/Noise/Punk/Experimental

Noise/Experimental

Alternative Rock/Noise/Avantgarde

Funk Metal/Hardcore/Noise/Experimental

Michidai / Fuanteidai

Noise/Experimental

Soul Discharge & Early Boredoms

Hardcore/Noise/Experimental

Experimental/Noise Rock

恐山のストゥージズ狂 / Onanie Bomb Meets The Sex Pistols

Punk/Experimental

Acetate, 7", Ltd, Num, Not On Label (EYE Self-Released)

Particle Theory (A Compendium Of Lightspeed Incursions And Semiotic Weapons From Warner/Reprise)

1993, CD, Comp, Promo, Warner Bros. Records, Reprise Records,

Alternative Rock/Art Rock

Super Roots Collection 1

CDr, Comp, Unofficial, Not On Label (Boredoms)

Super Roots Collection 2

CDr, Comp, Unofficial, Not On Label (Boredoms)

VHS, Unofficial, NTSC, Not On Label (Boredoms)

Hardcore/Noise/Experimental

APPEARANCES +

2008, 2x CD, DVD,

Live At Sunflancisco

2007, DVD-V, NTSC + CD, Commmons,

Space Rock/Post Rock/Experimental

Destroyed Honge Machine

Destroyed Honge Machine

2015, CDr, Thank You Record Company

2011, Cass, Album, Ltd, Trouble Door,

Psychedelic Rock/Experimental

CC:01 - Commmons Compilation Vol. 01 -

2010, CD, Comp + DVD-V, NTSC, Commmons,

The Works + The Unreleased & Unexpected

2009, CD, Comp, 70Drums, Music Mine

All Tomorrow's Parties

Indie Rock/Experimental/Psychobilly/Hip Hop/Avantgarde/Art Rock

Lick Your Eyeball

2007, CDr, Album, Bleeding Ear,

Noise/Avantgarde/Experimental/Industrial

Electro/Synth-pop/Prog Rock

Sonic Youth Presents All Tomorrow's Parties 1.1

2002, 2x Vinyl,

Alternative Rock/Acoustic/IDM/Indie Rock/Noise

Numb: New, Used & Confused

2000, CD, Comp, Valve Records, EastWest,

Goodbye Cruel World!

Atom Kids - Tribute To The King "O.T."

1998, CD, Comp, WEA Japan,

Pop Rock/Synth-pop

Tokyo Invasion Volume 1: Cosmic Kurushi Monsters

1996, 2xCD, Comp, Virgin, Virgin,

Art Rock/Noise/Psychedelic Rock/Avantgarde/Experimental

Trademark Of Quality (1996 Reprise Sampler)

1996, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Reprise Records,

Alternative Rock

Off Speed And In There

Breakbeat/Experimental/Ambient

The Geisha Girls Show

Trademark Of Quality

1993, CD, Promo, Smplr, Warner Bros. Records, Reprise Records,

Alternative Rock/Ethereal/Spoken Word/Indie Rock

1992, Cass, C90, Psychic Rally

1990, Cass, Mixed, C60, Psychic Rally,

Noise/Experimental

Flexes For Carietta White Mix-tape Vol 10

A Mixed Tape Made By Vive La Void

2018, Cass, Mixtape, Sacred Bones Records,

Yousuke Yukimatsu

Abstract/Experimental/Ambient/Psychedelic Rock

Ecstasy Of Angels - In The Realm Of Senses

2017, File, MP3, Mixtape, 320, Darkfloor Sound,

Noise/Power Electronics/Noisecore/Punk/J-Core/No Wave/Grindcore/Dub/Experimental/Hardcore/Industrial/Illbient/Thrash/Speedcore/Rhythmic Noise/Lounge/Trip Hop/Hip Hop

Would Like To Say Thanks

2017, CDr, Mixed, Mixtape, Not On Label,

Dope-Guns-'N-Fucking In The Streets (Volume 1-11 • 1988-1998)

2016, Vinyl White, Vinyl Red Translucent, Vinyl, All Media,

Alternative Rock/Garage Rock/Grunge/Post-Punk/Punk

Japan Mix for Unline

2015, File, MP3, Mixed, Unline

When I Dreamt You In The Summer... @ Drones Club, 06/18/2015 ("2 am"-core Edit)

2015, File, MP3, Mixed, 320, Not On Label

Kit Mix #93 // Blood Room

2015, File, MP3, Mixed, 320, Kit Records (2)

Crustal Movement Volume 02 - El Folclore Paradox

2013, CD, Mixed, Tearbridge Records

Secret Thirteen Mix 101

2013, File, MP3, Mixed, 320, Secret Thirteen Journal

Kill Rock Stars / Stars Kill Rock / Rock Stars Kill

2013, 3x Cassette,

Punk/Grunge/Alternative Rock/Hardcore/Indie Rock

みんなの家 (Minna No Ié)

2012, M/Stick, Comp, Pla, Sonore

Charlie Stukes*

Black Rainbow Fan Club

2011, CDr, Ltd, Mixed, Promo, Not On Label,

Garage Rock/Noise/Grunge/Country/Dub/Acid Rock/Avantgarde/Black Metal/Psychedelic Rock/Hip Hop/Krautrock/IDM/Pop Rock/Lo-Fi/Experimental/Classic Rock

2011, File, MP3, Mixed, 320, Not On Label (0R1NST4R Self-released),

Abstract/Drone/Doom Metal/Minimal Techno

2011, File, WAV, Mixed, Not On Label (0R1NST4R Self-released)

Asura (4) & Anenon

Nonprojects - A Mix By Asura & Anenon

2010, File, MP3, Mixed, 320, Kitsune Noir,

Experimental/Ambient

Streets Of Beige Exclusive Mix

2010, File, MP3, Mixed, 192, Neu Magazine,

Drum n Bass/Ambient

Groovin' 昭和!７～ロマンチスト

2010, CD, Comp, Tokuma Japan Communications, Japan Record

Lit Paper Hats Forever

2010, File, MP3, Mixed, 128, Stones Throw Records,

Experimental/Psychedelic Rock/MPB/Krautrock/Space Rock/Avantgarde/Jazz-Rock/Prog Rock/Abstract/New Wave

Songs For Tibet From Japan

2009, CD, Comp, Traffic (3),

Nero's Day At Disneyland

Trickle Down Economixxx

2008, 22xFile, MP3, Mixed, 320, Cock Rock Disco,

IDM/Breakcore/Trip Hop/Indie Rock/Lo-Fi/Punk

Wolf Diesel Mountain

Instrumental/Post Rock/Hip Hop/Indie Rock/Experimental/Cut-up/DJ

Scion CD Sampler V.17 (Vice Records)

2007, CD, Mixed, Promo, Smplr, Scion Audio/Visual,

Rock & Roll/Techno/Pop Rock/Electro

Want2Bsquare CD Sampler

2007, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Scion Audio/Visual,

Big Beat/Hip Hop/Bounce

The Snakes In Her Arms Make War

2006, File, MP3, Mixed, 160, Net Lab, Net Lab,

Abstract/Noise/Experimental/Ambient

Vice CD #6 Presented By eMusic

2006, CD, Comp, Vice Records,

Punk/Leftfield/Indie Rock/Deep House/Electro/Experimental

Vice CD/DVD #5 Presented By Mini (Volume 12 Number 5)

2005, CD, Comp + DVD, Comp, Vice Records,

Post Rock/Electro/Pop Rock/Punk/Heavy Metal/Indie Rock/Hardcore/Stoner Rock/Alternative Rock/Garage Rock

2002, CD, Comp, WEA Japan,

Ambient/Downtempo/Experimental/Psychedelic Rock/Techno

DJロマンポルシェ。のニューウェーヴ愚連隊 Vol.2 邦楽篇 Essential Collection Of 80's Newwave

2002, CD, Comp, Music Mine, Iam Record

Sharin' In The Groove: Celebrating The Music Of Phish

2001, 2xCD, Comp, The Mockingbird Foundation,

Alternative Rock/Country Rock/Classical/Blues Rock/Reggae-Pop/Doo Wop/Psychedelic Rock/Jazz-Rock/Big Band

EEP At Partita 2000.12.31～2001.01.01

2001, VHS, Ltd, Not On Label,

Alternative Rock/Space Rock

Atom Kids Remixes: 21 Century Boys And Girls

Fuji Rock Festival '97

1997, 2xCD, Promo, File Records, File Records,

Alternative Rock/Hard Rock/Southern Rock/Psychobilly/Power Pop/Indie Rock/Techno/J-pop/Electro/Experimental/Punk/Breakbeat/Big Beat/Drum n Bass/IDM/Reggae/Dub/Acid Jazz/Trip Hop/Britpop

Dope-Guns-'N-Fucking In The Streets Volumes 8-11

Raygun Magic Orchestra: The Sound Of Japan

1996, CD, Comp, Promo, Raygun Publishing Inc., Raygun Publishing Inc.,

Punk/Trip Hop/Noise/Pop Rock/Shoegaze

It's The Music, Stupid

1996, CD, Comp, Promo, Reprise Records,

CMJ Presents Certain Damage Volume 76 Disk Two

1996, CD, Comp, Promo, College Music Journal,

Alternative Rock

1996, VHS, PAL, Not On Label,

Indie Rock/Alternative Rock/Noise Rock/Noise/Experimental/Punk

Bad Sun Rising II

1995, CD, Comp, Nipp Guitar,

KXLU 88.9FM Los Angeles Live Vol. 1

1995, CD, Comp, KXLU,

Acoustic/Emo/Noise/Experimental/Rock & Roll

1995, CD, Comp, Nipp Guitar

The Twist & Shout 6 O'Clock Good News

1995, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Reprise Records,

Alternative Rock

Reprise: The Next Generation

1995, CD, Comp, Promo, Reprise Records, Addicted To Noise,

AOR/Alternative Rock/Garage Rock

Metal World News (16 Piercing Tracks)

1995, CD, Comp, Promo, Warner Bros. Records, Reprise Records,

Alternative Rock/Hard Rock/Heavy Metal

Dope-Guns-'N-Fucking In The Streets Volume Nine

1994, 2x7", Comp, Amphetamine Reptile Records

Lollapalooza Sampler - The Coolest Music From The Hottest Tour Of The Summer

1994, CD, Promo, Smplr, Elektra,

Alternative Rock

Alternative Marketing Reel Fall '94

1994, VHS, Comp, Promo, NTSC, Warner Bros. Records,

House/Alternative Rock/Indie Rock/Pop Rock/Hard Rock

Alternative Marketing Video Comp. 6/94 30 Videos Tied

1994, VHS, Comp, Promo, Warner Bros. Records,

Hard Rock/Alternative Rock/Pop Rock/Synth-pop

WEA Japan Top Hits Selections August 1994

1994, CD, Comp, Promo, Warner Music Japan

Rock Stars Kill

1994, Vinyl, Vinyl, All Media,

Alternative Rock/Art Rock/Punk/Indie Rock

Psycho Nite Tape II: Musical Madness And More From Japan

1993, Cass, Comp, MEDIUS Entertainment

1993, CD, Album, wit, Shikita & Associates,

Ambient/Psy-Trance

Alternative Distribution Alliance Sampler '93

1993, CD, Promo, Smplr, Alternative Distribution Alliance

Garbage Sandwich

1992, 2x Cassette,

Noise/Lo-Fi/Avantgarde/Industrial/Thrash/Hardcore/Power Electronics/Experimental

Yellow Power Scum

1991, Cass, S/Sided, Comp, C30, Beast 666 Tapes,

Noise/Avantgarde

Journey Into Pain

Noise/Experimental/Industrial

Abstract/Noise/Experimental/Industrial

Taste Of Wild West 3

Noise/Psychedelic Rock/Avantgarde

Japan Bashing Volume-1

Noise/Psychedelic Rock

Trans Craze (The Golden Death Menu 1985-1988)

1989, CD, Comp, Wechselbalg Syndicate, Transrecords (2)

Rockin' Dex '88

1988, VHS, Comp, NTSC, Victor

Dead Tech Vol. II

Noise/Experimental

Journey Into Pain

Industrial/Experimental/Noise/Free Improvisation

King Kong Video Scrap 1 Plus 1 Concert

1986, VHS, Comp, NTSC, King Kong (6)

Dead Tech Sampler - No Wave From Japan

Hustler White The Soundtrack

Cass, Ltd, Please, You Will Sodomize Me?!? Recordsss,

Alternative Rock

Vice CD #10 Presented By Virgin Mobile

CD, Comp, Vice Records,

Experimental/Dance-pop/Noise

VHS, Comp, NTSC, TPG

2014, File, MP3, Mixed, Unofficial, 320, White Light Mixes

Rvng Prsnts Mx5.5: Purple Pills For Sleepless Nights

2008, CDr, Comp, Ltd, Mixed, Unofficial, Rvng Intl.,

Leftfield/Shoegaze/Psychedelic Rock/Avantgarde/Experimental

A Few My Nephew ! 111 Chansons Courtes

2008, Cass, Comp, P/Unofficial, Not On Label,

Alternative Rock/Art Rock/Avant-garde Jazz/Avantgarde/Experimental/Folk/Folk Rock/Free Jazz/Bop/Garage Rock/Grindcore/Grunge/Hardcore/Indie Pop/Indie Rock/Lo-Fi/Math Rock/No Wave/Noise/Post-Punk/Punk/Soundtrack/Thrash/Pop Rock/Prog Rock

Noise Retrospective 1913-2007

2007, File, MP3, Mixed, Unofficial, 160, Spannered,

Experimental/Modern/Musique Concrète/Contemporary/Drone/Field Recording/Industrial/Noise/Ambient/Avantgarde/Rhythmic Noise/Abstract/IDM/Glitch/Minimal/Illbient

My Portable Double Sided Duboredoms Groovy Tape

2005, Cass, EP, Ltd, Mixed, P/Unofficial, Monopolka

Electro/Synth-pop

2004, CD-ROM, Comp, Unofficial, Фонотека В Кармане,

Grindcore/Death Metal

2000, Cass, Comp, Unofficial, Fat Bankroll,

Reggae/Industrial/Illbient/Glitch/IDM/Hip Hop/Ambient/Drum n Bass/Jungle

Bass Romantic ミギ

1999, CDr, Mixed, P/Unofficial, Birdman,

Hardcore/Happy Hardcore/Techno/Trance

Eat Shit Noise Music

1989, Cass, Comp, Unofficial, Statutory Tape

Brighton 10/07/2002

CDr, Unofficial, Not On Label (Boredoms)

Live At Moe 1995

DVDr, Unofficial, NTSC, Not On Label (Boredoms)

Live At Marquee 1993

DVDr, Unofficial, NTSC, Not On Label (Boredoms)

DVDr, Unofficial, NTSC, Not On Label (Boredoms),

Noise/Experimental/Hardcore

Live At Philadelphia 2006

DVDr, DVD-V, Unofficial, NTSC, Not On Label (Boredoms)