Episode 170: Swans (Pt. 3)

This week we’re finishing our series on Swans, covering every album from their reunion in 2010 all the way to their most recent 2023 release, The Beggar. This era of the band is a massive sonic force unlike any other in the world and is not for casual listening. 2 hour albums, 30 minute songs, punishing intensity, and gorgeous atmosphere and musicality. Through this era, Michael Gira proves his uncompromising artistic vision in ways few others in history can compete with. Prepare yourself.

Closing track: “Jim” from My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky (2010)

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Mike’s EP:
Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram:
Mike @pandermonkey
Alex @everyalbumalex

History Tom’s stuff:
New album on Bandcamp
Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple
Substack
Website

Mike’s Picks:
The Seer (2012) — Best Album
My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky (2010) — Personal Favorite
The Glowing Man (2016) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
To Be Kind (2014) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
The Glowing Man (2016) — Worst Album, Personal Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky (2010)
The Seer (2012)
To Be Kind (2014)
The Glowing Man (2016)
leaving meaning. (2019)
The Beggar (2023)