All Things Must Past is an interesting album by Harrison. You can feel his creativity and many ideas that he certainly couldn't express when he was still a member of the Beatles, particularly, in my opinion, the folk side of the tracks.

However, I see several things that particularly bother me about this album, and which lower my overall impression:

- Phil Spector's production: honestly, I hate it. I agree with McCartney on this point. Burn that wall of sound! Let It Be is better ... read more

Well, it's a nice piece of work by Glass, no doubt about it, there are quite a few interesting ideas in it, but after the release of Glassworks and in the same year as the incredible Koyaanisqatsi, we could have expected a little more.

The "Queen of Mutuashi," or "National Moma" as she's known locally, returns with an album dedicated to this Congolese musical genre in which she excels. A blend of African dance, Cuban Rumba, and Soukous influences, this album is a gem in the Congolese music repertoire. It features excellent tracks like "Lekela Muadi," where Tshala showcases her exceptional vocal talents, and "Kalume," which, from what I understand of the music video, tells the story ... read more

It's a little less bad than I imagined based on the singles, I admit; ultimately, it's just average. He didn't get lost in a lot of different genres as much as I expected, but that's still one of the album's weaknesses. I understand not wanting to do the same thing all the time, but you have to master your craft. Also, it's quite funny, but he probably chose the weakest track on the album as the first single x)

One of the greatest operas of all time, Glass is incredible, and it's no wonder it's so highly regarded; it's absolutely captivating, a magnificent work of minimalism that remains emotionally resonant. Thank you, Glass.

After two albums that fell short of their previous level of excellence, Angels Of Light return with a much better album that brings their career to a satisfying close. While a number of tracks are forgettable, several stand out, such as "Not Here/Not Now" and "Sometimes I Dream I'm Hurting You."

It's just good, nothing more, nothing less. From Akron Family and Angels Of Light, there are some interesting tracks as well as some weaker ones. Not amazing, but an improvement compared to Angels Of Light's last album.

Gira seems happy and relaxed singing on this album, but I found it very average. It's not a project I'll remember fondly, I think. Probably a bit too folk for me, but it goes well with Michael's cowboy hat look 🤠.

The Angels of Light offer a heavier, more electric sound on this album, but I find it less impressive than their first two projects. The tracks seem less polished. I really enjoyed All Souls' Rising, but aside from that one, I wasn't as captivated by this project.

In my opinion, How I Loved You is the album that best showcases the band's mastery of their Folk Rock/Neo Folk sound. It's quite similar in concept to New Mother, but without all the consistency issues that album had. I also love, as in New Mother, Gira's soothing voice, especially when it's backed by other vocalists or when his voice is layered.

This first album from The Angles of Light is, for me, Gira's invitation to embark on a new artistic project. I mean, it's not something that could have coherently fallen under the Swans name, like, for example, projects by The Body Hater, The Body Lovers, or even Drainland by Gira. The sound has a new, very folk identity, very different from what Gira offered with Swans during Soundtrack for the Blind or The Great Anihilator.

Regarding the album itself, I found some excellent tracks ... read more

An interesting album of neo-folk mixed with industrial elements. It's very experimental, quite pleasant to listen to, and could have easily been included in Swans' discography. However, something is missing from several tracks, which lowers my rating due to a slight lack of consistency throughout the project. The cover art is excellent, by the way.

Even though it has its moments, particularly in the 5th track, I found this album particularly boring. I absolutely don't understand the hype surrounding it.

Not really a standalone project since it's a combination of Number One Of Three, 34:13, and a previously unreleased track. Basically, a compilation. Anyway, if you want my opinion on this strange project, refer to my reviews of the two albums individually.

A deeply disturbing, almost anxiety-inducing, and oppressive listening experience. The drone is very well used, and I particularly like the vocals at the end and that powerful breath that envelops and almost haunts you, followed by the electronic effects, and… emptiness. Interesting to listen to, but not essential.

An album that, in my opinion, has nothing to be ashamed of in terms of quality and should probably have been included in Swans' discography. Gira lays a very interesting foundation, a blend of very drone-like, almost electronic sounds and post-rock with a more laid-back tone, given the near absence of drums on the album. In short, a very interesting experience that deserves a listen for anyone interested in the world of Swans.

Judging by the singles, this album is going to be tough… and to think people are already talking about potential AOTY… pfff…

For eternity.

Live Rope is the quintessence of Swans' "Big Sound" period, which lasted 15 years (2010-2025) and saw the release of some of the most legendary albums in the band's discography, notably the trilogy The Seer-To Be Kind-The Glowing Man. This period cemented them as post-rock legends and a hugely popular band among music fans.

This album, approximately 3 hours long if you listen to all the tracks (the "USB" version), encapsulates the power and ... read more

You can hardly go wrong when your tracklist is this exceptional; it's a perfect blend of drone and post-rock with the power and atmosphere we know Swans is known for. My only negative point, even though it's a basic characteristic of their live shows, is that I found the sound to be very (sometimes too) saturated, which could detract from the ethereal and satisfying quality found in The Glowing Man's studio tracks.

The Great Annihilator was the first Swans album I listened to because it was well-reviewed without being too long. And I didn't like it, what a mistake! Luckily, I was blown away by Soundtrack for the Blind afterward, otherwise I would have missed out on a great band. Anyway, my opinion has changed, and I can now give a serious review of this project:
In a word: Phenomenal! TGA is an excellent album full of powerful sounds and music that gets under your skin. A must-hear in Swans' ... read more