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) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/ 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, AppleSubstack 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)