Swans rollcall/new album discussion

[azaghal1981]

Thought why not start this since the album is out and about now?

Some scattered thoughts:
After one listen, I am impressed. It sounds as though Gira tried to touch on each Swans era sonically and did so pretty well. Large amounts of stylistic musical shifting even within songs. This band he's put together packs a nice punch and should sound great in a live setting.

[StoneTheCrow]

Have only heard the one track and I like it.  Really looking forward to hearing the rest of it.

I need to decide the best method to introduce the wife to Swans.

[Got Haggis?]

Didn't know it was out, awesome. Looking forward to the show at the black cat

[azaghal1981]

Nice interview here.


Surprised to read that he's planning on tackling the early stuff live.

[snailhook]

I heard these Swans shows are concentrated on Filth and Greed-era Swans.  I love how Gira's choosing the most alienating, difficult period of the Swans to come back with.

I haven't heard the new one but it's high on the list of albums to obtain somehow without spending money I don't have.

[azaghal1981]

I can make that happen. Give me a few minutes.

[snailhook]

a copy on a round plastic disc to be delivered on saturday would make me very happy and worth a guest spot if you know what i'm sayin'.

[azaghal1981]

Oh, that is doable if you don't mind the files being mp3 sourced. Unless of course a flac copy surfaces between now and Saturday.

[snailhook]

whatever it takes. i'll pick up the vinyl when i get a damn job someday!

[StoneTheCrow]

I like the new one.  Not bowled over by it, but it has its moments and rarely a stumble.

I ordered one so we all wouldn't have to feel guilty 

[azaghal1981]

Why isn't this thread longer than the Arcade Fire one yet?


This show should be  about 10x more exciting and the album is about 100x better.


Snailhook, Philly setlist/review?

Expecting one of the most intense live music experiences ever tonight...

[Got Haggis?]

almost forgot about the show, looks like i'll be printing out my tickets at work so i don't have to go back to baltimore before the show.

found this on youtube (philly show) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yjIWOHEFak

[blipvurt]

Very excited for tonight's show!

[azaghal1981]

I like the comment on last.fm for last night that asked simply "was I just raped by a jackhammer?"

[StoneTheCrow]

Out of town so I missed this after all.  Would like to hear about it, though.