Name: Leaving Meaning
Brand: Swans

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

YNGG63.1

Colour

Black

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Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Gatefold jacket, Printed On Chipboard, w/ Poster. Includes Bonus Track "Some New Things"

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-10-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

658457006313

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

YNGG63.2

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Features Bonus Track "Some New Things" 

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Swans

Genre US

Label US

Young God

Albums of the Year 2019 Top 100

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

Written and produced by Michael Gira, Leaving Meaning is Swans fifteenth studio album and features contributions from recent and former Swans, members of Angels of Light as well as guest artists Anna and Maria von Hausswolff, Ben Frost, The Necks, Baby Dee, and a Hawk and a Hacksaw. Michael Gira explains, “Leaving Meaning is the first Swans album to be released since I dissolved the lineup of musicians that constituted Swans from 2010 – 2017. Swans is now comprised of a revolving cast of musicians, selected for both their musical and personal character, chosen according to what I intuit best suits the atmosphere in which I’d like to see the songs I’ve written presented. In collaboration with me, the musicians, through their personality, skill and taste, contribute greatly to the arrangement of the material. They’re all people whose work I admire and whose company I personally enjoy.

Tracklist: 1. Annaline 2. The Hanging Man 3. Amnesia 4. Leaving Meaning 5. Sunf***er 6. Hums 7. Cathedrals of Heaven 8. The Nub 9. It's Coming It's Real 10. What Is This 11. My Phantom Limb

Leaving Meaning

Music US

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