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Swans Complete Review (Part 10)

The culmination of everything Swans have done up until now, the perfected version of every song, of every instrumental and lyric.

'The Great Annihilator' combines everything good Swans have achieved up until now. The repetitive, hypnotic, incredibly immersive instrumentals meet the best of vocalizafion by both Michael and Jarboe, who also put on their best front lyrically.

Incredibly dark, mysterious, and cryptic, the record's themes share ... read more

Swans Complete Review (Part 9)

A rather disappointing, yet very interesting follow up to a Whight Light.

While the quality of the record isn't nearly as good as it's predecessor, both instrumentally, vocally and thematically, the truly interesting parts of 'Love of Life' doesn't lay there.

Between the very cryptic lyrics and foreboding atmosphere and the 6 mysterious skits, this record is an absolutely fascinating listen. Trying to decode Michael's very dark and ... read more

Swans Complete Review (Part 8)

'White Light from the Mouth of Infinity' is yet another incredible reincarnation of the band, taking a new, fascinating direction for the band.

Both thematically and instrumentally, is a quite surprising turn from 'The Burning World'.

However, this new direction couldn't jave been a better choice. As the way more rich, luscious sound, combined with the very emotional yet still mystical writing makes this album incredibly emotionally ... read more

Swans Complete Review (Part 7)

'The Burning World' is a somewhat lackluster follow up to a really strong record 'Children of God'.

While it's rather similar to it's perquisite album in genre, sound, lyrical and instrumental work and more or less in theme, 'The Burning World' does manage to differ from it, however, that is not to its benefit.

For the most part, this record is just fine, with some above and some below average, the record seems to have a ... read more