ThatGuy9143

I found this super interesting and cool, obviously very depressing as everyone else notes, but I do wish the album had better progression in general. My favourite song by far, Apistat Commander, is a great example of how perfect the album *could* be for me, as it actually features some really nice sonic progression that maybe should go on a little bit longer. The problem with other songs for me is that they seem to be be building up to some emotional climax that doesn't occur in most ... read more

Wow, what a great experience this was. May be a little biased, but I listened to this whilst walking around in the UK heat and sunshine, going from residential areas and slowly strolling off the beaten path where every step was less and less path-like, until I found myself in a big field. And no, I was not on any drugs but the remaining caffeine in my system, which is a testament to how great this is at encapsulating a psychedelic experience. Honestly, every second was hypnotic, twisting, and ... read more

The second disc of this album is some of the most underrated 2010s Swans stuff: A Piece of the Sky has one of the most somber and depressed vocal performances by Gira as he talks about his search for faith, Song for a Warrior is one of the band's sweetest and most heartfelt songs and it moves me to tears, Avatar is just plain awesome and Apostate has a great build up with another really interesting exploration of religious themes. The first disc is pretty good too, but for me it gets ... read more

Cool and intense as hell, but some of the vocals were a bit dodgy.