Following leaving meaning. an album that was lush and beautiful but was considered to be a bit less eventful than the beloved run of albums prior to it, The Beggar doubles-down on its weird mix of lush folk and mechanical post-rock to create what I would consider to be, the second best Swans album after Soundtracks for the Blind.

While the concept was touched upon within leaving meaning., The Beggar throws back the curtain and provides a medium to convey Michael's thoughts on his own ... read more

Beyond Crushing. Beyond Menacing. Beyond Mesmerising. As of writing this, the best thing that I've ever heard.