Cactusman Versus the Blue Demon
Frogville, 2005
No, it's not for kids! The concept for the cover and illustrations came from a dream Boris had about… well… battling a blue demon. Colorful cover aside, the songs range from quirky to serious to sublime. This is an album filled with surprises that continue to reward on each new listen.
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Once you become familiar with Boris' songs and his sandpapered-velvet voice you will be spoiled! These days "Americana" is a serious trend with lots of people jumping on the wagon. Just one listen and you know that Boris is the real deal.
He has a delicious way of describing experiences from the everyday to the bizarre that make you take notice: "tiny hairs on tiny flowers, every inch of the earth is alive, take a dive"! Now get a look through Boris' eyes — hike down dusty trails and befriend the colorful characters that live in his songs.
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When We Were Big
This cd falls into a roots rock vein with driving drum & bass grooves, electric guitars and edgy lyrics on some songs. Unusual instruments, arrangements, and of course Boris' unique take on life in the Southwest make this album a familiar itch that you'll have to keep scratching.
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Mother Ditch
The songs were inspired by experiences of people and places in New Mexico and on Cape Cod. This first release (2001) reflects Boris' bluegrass and folk roots but is a highly personal album… plus it has tuba!
song samples to come!