A1: In (2:22) A2: I Am The Sun (3:21) A3: She Lives (6:59) A4: Celebrity Lifestyle (4:07) B1: Mother/Father (4:04) B2: Blood Promise (4:15) B3: Mind/Body/Light/Sound (4:50) B4: My Buried Child (2:56) C1: Warm (4:52) C2: Alcohol The Seed (3:27) C3: Killing For Company (6:51) C4: Mother's Milk (2:25) D1: Where Does A Body End? (3:36) D2: Telepathy (6:05) D3: The Great Annihilator (4:54) D4: Out (2:15)
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Description:
Great Annihilator is an album by Swans, released in 2017. The album is a Remastered pop 2-LP. -
Recorded February 1993-June 1994.
Gatefold - Double vinyl and poster. Includes download code for M.Gira solo effort [m=8494] (1995). Remastered from original mixes in 2017.
Insert with lyrics and credits
Track A3 title has no exclamation mark on this release, spelled "She Lives" consistently on sleeve, insert and label (as opposed to "She Lives!" on older releases).
Track B3 is misspelled "Mind/Light/Body/Sound" (instead of "Mind/Body/Light/Sound") on side B label.
"The Great Annihilator (2LP Remastered)" is a stunning reissue of Swans' influential 1995 album, now presented in an audiophile-quality double vinyl format by the renowned label Mute. This remastered edition breathes new life into the band's darkly atmospheric soundscapes, blending post-punk intensity with experimental rock and haunting melodies. The album stands as a pivotal moment in Swans? discography, showcasing their evolution from abrasive noise to more nuanced sonic explorations while retaining their signature emotional depth and power.
Swans, formed in New York City in 1982 by Michael Gira, are celebrated for their uncompromising approach to music and relentless innovation across genres such as industrial, post-rock, and avant-garde. Over four decades, they have released critically acclaimed albums like "Children of God," "Soundtracks for the Blind," and "To Be Kind." Their intense live performances and boundary-pushing records have earned them a devoted global following.
Mute Records is one of the most respected independent labels worldwide. Founded by Daniel Miller in 1978, Mute has been home to groundbreaking artists including Depeche Mode, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Goldfrapp, Erasure?and Swans themselves?cementing its reputation for fostering creative freedom and musical excellence.
Suffice it to say that the album is brutal and intimidating, but also beautiful, incredibly intricate and well thought out, and musically dazzling. 10 STARS
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