Swans - Birthing (2025)
Swans' seventeenth studio album, Birthing, stands as a monumental culmination of their expansive sonic explorations. Developed over a year-long tour and refined in the studio, the album weaves elements of free jazz, drone, and noise rock into a cohesive tapestry. Tracks like "The Merge" and "Red Yellow" showcase the band's ability to blend harsh noise with rhythmic grooves, creating a ritualistic and immersive experience. Critics have noted the album's synthesis of Swans' diverse eras, from the menacing no wave of their early days to the atmospheric depth of their recent works. As Michael Gira's final foray into the "big sound" Swans, Birthing serves as both a reflection on their past and a bridge to a more pared-down future.
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Slant Magazine: Swans 'Birthing' Review: A Ritualistic Endurance Test
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Young God Records: Birthing - Preorder
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Wikipedia: Birthing (album)
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Treble Zine: Swans: Birthing
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Ghost Cult Magazine: Album Review: Swans – Birthing
Genre: Experimental Rock
Country: US
Final Verdict: 68% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 51th / 405
Highlight: Birthing
Made me think of:
Neurosis
Sunn O)))
Boris
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