Name: My Father Will Guide Me Up A Rope To The Sky
Brand: Swans

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YGLP43

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2013-12-01

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Signed copies: No

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Sales:8.875

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658457004319

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Swans

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Young God

Swans is a band from New York City, active from 1982 to 1997 and reformed in 2010. Founded and led by singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira, Swans was marginally associated with the no wave scene initially. Their original sound was slow and extremely heavy, showcased on the live album "Public Castration Is a Good Idea." As time went on, their music evolved with faster tempos and increased use of drum machines and samples. The addition of vocalist Jarboe expanded their sonic range.

After breaking up in 1997, Swans made a comeback in 2010 under Michael Gira's leadership. However, one notable change was that Jarboe did not join the post-reunion lineup. This resulted in tonal differences between their newer albums and their earlier works.

Discover the unique journey of Swans as they pushed boundaries within the music industry through their distinct sound and artistic vision. Explore their discography to experience the evolution of this influential band that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

New Wave / Post Punk

vinyl includes digital download coupon. after years of pursuing angels of light and recording and producing a diverse roster of artists for his young god label, michael gira has reconvened his legendary group swans. as he says: "this is not a reunion. it's not some dumb-ass nostalgia act. it is not repeating the past. after five angels of light albums, i need a way to move forward, in a new direction, and it just so happens that revivifying the idea of swans allows me to do that." this highly anticipated album is as powerful and diverse as anything gira's ever done, in swans or otherwise. it opens with the epic, soul-crushing "no words / no thoughts," but quickly veers to more pastoral terrain, and on to ever-ascending monotonal grooves. a filmic-folk idyll featuring devendra banhart on lead vocal abruptly shifts to cataclysm, and is followed by more airplane-taking-off ascensions, art songs and lethal sonic pummeling. in short, this is the new swans album, a significant advance from where they left off and as challenging and emotionally demanding as ever.

My Father Will Guide Me Up A Rope To The Sky

Music US