Redkite

The highs on this live album are incredibly high, especially “Long Season” and “Yurameki in the Air.” Then there are several other really great tracks (like “Oh Slime”) or at least pretty decent ones (such as “Walking in the Rhythm”).
Unfortunately, I do have some issues with the vocals, and around half of the songs - while certainly not bad - feel a bit too samey to me and don’t leave much of an impression.
Overall, a strong 80/100 for me, ... read more

A truly beautiful and dreamy piece of music. Listening to it feels like walking through empty woods near the sea on some remote Japanese island.
In my opinion, the live version is even slightly better, which is why I decided to give the studio version a 95, while the performance at Akasaka Blitz easily deserves a 100.

Another Swans record that is absolutely worth a listen. It contains a lot of elements that appeared on the trilogy and even later on Birthing, yet it still feels like a very unique experience.
“Ebbing” and “Michael Is Done” are among the most beautiful songs they’ve ever made. And then there’s the 44-minute monster “The Beggar Lover (Three).” To be honest, I was initially afraid that such a massive sound collage wouldn’t be able to hold my ... read more

A very good album. I had known a few of their songs from other records for quite a while, so I finally decided to give this one a proper listen. I really like the indietronica influences - a genre I’m not too familiar with - and the overall cool vibe of both the instrumentation and the vocals. Some tracks didn’t fully click with me, but on the other hand, there are definetely a few highlights here.
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The Flower Called Nowhere, Rainbo Conversation, Parsec