Episode 160: Swans (Pt. 2)

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This week we're discussing every album by Swans from 1987-1996. This era of the band is easily their most blindsiding, as they shifted heavily from the brutality of their early records to a more musical, goth, and at times even poppy direction. And what's more shocking is that they still ruled every step of the way. While Michael Gira still had a revolving door of members in the band at this time, vocalist and keyboardist Jarboe became an essential part of this era of Swans.

Closing track: "Helpless Child" from Soundtracks for the Blind (1996)

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Mike's Picks: White Light from the Mouth of Infinity (1991) — Best Album, Personal Favorite Soundtracks for the Blind (1996) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks: The Great Annihilator (1995) — Best Album Children of God (1987) — Personal Favorite Love of Life (1992) — Worst Album Soundtracks for the Blind (1996) — Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode… Children of God (1987) The Burning World (1989) White Light from the Mouth of Infinity (1991) Love of Life (1992) The Great Annihilator (1995) Soundtracks for the Blind (1996)