SWANS == TO BE KIND

Michael Gira has reassembled the long time running band Swans.

Much to my surprise, the past two albums have been the most impressive releases to date.

And Swans has been releasing music since the 80’s.

Swans can be a pretty damn demanding band to listen to.

It’s intense, brutal, and downright powerful.

Their 2012 release “The Seer” really set the bar high for bands making a comeback from a long Hiatus.

In fact, Swans more or less transcended and changed their sound in a completely unique and fresh way. They're releasing the best music of their careers. 

There are still some elements of their old sounds that can be heard: the deep vocals by Gira, strange samples, and the general creepiness/eeriness that comes from a Swans Record. The Seer opens with a 7 minute intro “Lunacy” that really sets the tone of what’s to come… For me, the best part about listening to a Swans record is the sheer beauty of something so dark and seemingly destructive. Their past two albums “The Seer” and their most recent “To be Kind” both are albums that have a running time; about two hours. And let’s face it. People aren't devoting two hours to an album in its entirety much anymore. However, if you ever get the chance I recommend giving it a shot. Sitting down and really listening to one of these albums is like a musical journey through sound and emotion; it’s like watching a movie but for your ears.

Swan’s most recent release “To Be Kind” came out last week! Check it out
and experience pure terror and beauty