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 | | Description: | Art Direction, Design: Michael Gira, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals: Chris Pravdica, Booking: Leafy Green Booking, Booking: Todd Cote, Drums: Phil Puleo, Drums, Percussion, Piano, Bass, Guitar, Synth, Keyboards: William Rieflin, Drums, Percussion, Vibraphone [Vibes], Bells, Wind [Wind Instruments], Viola [Handmade], Vocals: Thor Harris, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals: Norman Westberg, Engineer [2nd At Sonic Ranch]: Charles Godfrey, Engineer [Beneficent Overlord At SR]: Tony Rancich, Engineer [Supreme Intern At SR]: Libni E. Garcia, Illustration [Original Baby Images]: Bob Biggs, Lap Steel Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals: Kristof Hahn, Layout: Phil Puleo, Management: Peter Wright (2), Mandolin: Rex Emerson, Mastered By: Doug Henderson, Piano, Harpsichord, Synth: Sean Kirkpatrick (3), Producer, Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar: Michael Gira, Public Relations [Publicity]: Howard Wuelfing, Public Relations [Publicity]: Howlin' Wuelf Media, Recorded By [Little Annie]: Paul Wallfisch, Recorded By, Mixed By, Piano: John Congleton, Trombone: David Pierce, Trumpet: Evan Weiss (3), Violin: Daniel Hart, Backing Vocals: St. Vincent, Words By, Music By: Michael Gira, Music By: Chris Pravdica, Music By: Kristof Hahn, Music By: Michael Gira, Music By: Norman Westberg, Music By: Phil Puleo, Music By: Thor Harris, Words By: Michael Gira, Backing Vocals: Jennifer Church, Words By, Music By: Michael Gira, Backing Vocals: St. Vincent, Music By: Chris Pravdica, Music By: Kristof Hahn, Music By: Michael Gira, Music By: Norman Westberg, Music By: Phil Puleo, Music By: Thor Harris, Words By: Michael Gira, Strings, Arranged By [Strings]: Julia Kent, Vocals: Little Annie, Words By, Music By: Michael Gira, Backing Vocals: Jennifer Church, Music By: Chris Pravdica, Music By: Kristof Hahn, Music By: Michael Gira, Music By: Norman Westberg, Music By: Phil Puleo, Music By: Thor Harris, Words By: Michael Gira, Backing Vocals: St. Vincent, Words By, Music By: Michael Gira, Words By, Music By: Michael Gira, Backing Vocals: St. Vincent, Words By, Music By: Michael Gira, Music By: Chris Pravdica, Music By: Kristof Hahn, Music By: Michael Gira, Music By: Norman Westberg, Music By: Phil Puleo, Music By: Thor Harris, Words By: Michael Gira, Labelcode CDSTUMM364 (CDSTUMM364, YG46), Phonographic Copyright (p) Young God Records, Copyright (c) Young God Records, Published By Young God Publishing, Published By Mute Song, Licensed To Mute Artists Ltd., Recorded At Sonic Ranch Studios, Overdubbed At Elmwood Recording, Mastered At micro-moose-berlin, Pressed By EDC, Germany, Pressed By EDC, Germany"To Be Kind" is a groundbreaking double album by the influential experimental rock band Swans, released in 2014 on CD format through Mute. This ambitious work spans over two hours and showcases the band's signature blend of intense soundscapes, hypnotic rhythms, and raw emotional power. The album features contributions from notable musicians such as St. Vincent (Annie Clark) and Little Annie, adding further depth to its sonic palette. "To Be Kind" received widespread critical acclaim for its boldness and innovation, cementing Swans' reputation as pioneers in avant-garde music.
Swans, formed in New York City in 1982 by Michael Gira, are renowned for their uncompromising approach to music that fuses elements of post-punk, noise rock, industrial sounds, and minimalism. Over decades of evolution?from brutal early releases like "Filth," through atmospheric masterpieces such as "Soundtracks for the Blind," to their acclaimed reformation albums?Swans have consistently pushed boundaries. Their influence can be heard across genres and generations.
Mute Records is an iconic independent label founded by Daniel Miller in 1978. Known for championing innovative artists across electronic, alternative rock, and experimental genres?including Depeche Mode, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Goldfrapp?the label has built a legacy of artistic freedom and creative excellence. | | Product Safety
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