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Disc 01
 01. "Cloud of forgetting" 02. "Cloud of unknowing" 03. "The world looks red / The world looks black" 04. "People like us"
Disc 02
01. "Frankie M" 02. "When will I return?" 03. "The glowing man" 04. "Finally, peace"
Disc 03
01. "Frankie M"
02. "A little god in my hands"
03. "Cloud of unknowing"
04. "Just a little boy"
05. "Cloud of forgetting"
06. "The glowing man"
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3 |
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| | Description: | Comes in an 8-panel embossed Digipak with transparent tray on both inner panels and on the outer right panel, and a pocket for the booklet on the outer left panel; contains a 12-page fold-out booklet with lyrics.
All songs published by Young God Publishing (ascap), administered by Mute Song outside North America.
Swans recorded by John Congleton, engineer, at Sonic Ranch (Tornillo, Texas) and at Elmwood Studios (Dallas, Texas). Additional recording by Don Gunn at Studio Litho (Seattle, WA), Ingo Krauss at CandyBomber (Berlin), Doug Henderson at Micro-Moose (Berline), Jen Turner at her apartment (Brooklyn, NY), Martin Bisi (B.C. Studios, Brooklyn).
Mixed by Ingo Krauss at CandyBomber and Doug Henderson at Micro-Moose. Mastered by Doug Henderson at Micro-Moose.
Amplifiers by Orange Amplifiers and Gallien Kruger. Strings by D'Addario.
Business and Management and Young God Records Administration by Peter Wright at Virtual Label. Booking by Todd Cote at Leafy Green Booking. Publicity by Howard Wuelfing at Howlin' Wuelf Media and Zoe Miller at Mute. Swans music is licensed and released outside North America by Mute.
? &© 2016 Young God Records under exclusive license to Mute
Artists Limited.
Printed in the EU."The Glowing Man (2CD+DVD)" by Swans is an expansive, immersive release that captures the band in the late phase of their monumental reunion era. Presented in the CD+DVD format, this edition combines a full-length studio (or studio-based) work across two CDs with an accompanying DVD that offers a powerful visual counterpart to the music. The album is characterized by long-form compositions, repetitive and slowly evolving structures, and an intense emotional arc that moves between near-silence and overwhelming noise. Tracks typically unfold over extended durations, allowing guitars, percussion, and vocals to build from fragile motifs into towering walls of sound, embodying Swans' unique approach to dynamics, tension, and release. Listeners can expect a journey that is meditative and punishing in equal measure, with lyrics that gravitate toward existential and spiritual themes rather than conventional storytelling. The DVD component complements the recordings by presenting the band's work in a visual context, often highlighting the hypnotic, ritualistic quality of Swans' performance and their focus on physical, body-felt sound.
Swans, formed in New York in the early 1980s under the direction of Michael Gira, are one of the most influential and uncompromising bands to emerge from the post-punk and experimental rock scenes. Over the decades they have moved from brutal, noise-laden early releases to more expansive, orchestral and drone-infused works, while always retaining an intense, confrontational core. After disbanding in the late 1990s, Swans returned in the 2010s with a series of widely acclaimed albums and a fearsome live reputation, praised by critics and passionate listeners for their artistic ambition and visceral power. Their later releases in particular are frequently cited in end-of-year and even decade-spanning lists for experimental rock, underscoring the band's enduring impact and the cult status they enjoy among adventurous music fans. "The Glowing Man (2CD+DVD)" fits into this period as a document of a creative peak, offering a dense and challenging listening experience that rewards patience and close attention.
Mute, the label behind this release, is known as one of the most respected independent record companies in the world of alternative and experimental music. Since its beginnings, Mute has built a reputation for supporting visionary artists who push boundaries in electronic, rock, and avant-garde styles, allowing them the freedom to pursue long-form and unconventional projects such as this one. Releases on Mute are associated with high production standards, distinctive packaging, and a long-term commitment to an artist's catalogue. By issuing "The Glowing Man (2CD+DVD)", Mute underlines its role as a curator of groundbreaking, challenging music and as a home for artists whose work lies far outside the mainstream but continues to shape the broader musical landscape. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
LCDSTUMM389 |
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