Why are we alive?

[Demonspell]

I think I'll have to change my nick to Pretentious Asshole #17.

 

[J.]

hey Russell, thanks again for the name change.

 

[Russell]

No worries dude

 

[Black Winter Day]

"The Great Annihilator" clicked with me today. Maybe it was the pills I had taken or the beautiful day I was driving in, but it felt like I was in a dream. Swans would be a perfect soundtrack artist for David Lynch films.

I need more Swans.

Have any of you Swans-fans heard The Legendary Pink Dots? They came out about the same time and share some similarities (in the experimental/dreamy vibe). "The Tower" is easily a masterpiece, while their 2004 release "The Whispering Wall" is a VERY strong contender for album of the year.

 

[J.]

The Great ANnihilator has some brilliant moments and some turd moments, but I like it for some reason. Blood Promise, Warm, and the awesome Mind/Body/Light/Sound are my faves.

 

[NAD]

The second track of The Great Annihilator is kinda crappy. The rest is genius.

I need more Swans as well.

 

[Black Winter Day]

"Warm" is probably one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard in my life.

For some reason, the moments that I thought were turd moments a few months ago have become better moments.

 

[Black Winter Day]

The second track of The Great Annihilator is kinda crappy. The rest is genius.

That "I love everyone" one?

 

[Nate The Great]

The two albums most similar to 'The Great Annihilator' are 'Love of Life' and 'White Light from the Mouth of Infinity'. They are sort of companion CDs, although they were written and recorded seperately. Have fun finding them for less than $25 per CD. You could also look into the dirtier, but still majestic, 'Children of God'. It is considered the CLASSIC Swans album.

There is also a 2 CD thing called 'Various Failures'. It contains songs from 'Love of Life', 'White Light . . .', and 'Children of God'. Some of the songs are slightly different (better) versions of the originals. I have a copy of 'Various Failures' signed by Michael Gira.

 

[NAD]

Sounds like I need White Light from the Mouth of Infinity. It really sucks their stuff isn't re-released. It's worth the $20+ each album, but I still hate to pay that much.

Yeah I don't like that "I love everyone" song too much. The ending is kinda cool though.

 

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[Profanity]

We're like remote controlled robots - controlled by God. I guess God was bored.

 

[NAD]

Today my Swans collection doubled with the arrival of Children of God, World of Skin, and White Light From the Mouth of Infinity.

My goat they were brilliant.

 

[Nate The Great]

Did you ever get a chance to ponder Filth? The album cover is what my avatar comes from.

 

[NAD]

Yes. Filth is one of the most ahead of its time albums I've ever come across. I don't think the world is ready for it yet even 20 years later, except perhaps diehard Khanate fans.

In other words I love it, but have only listened to it a couple of times.

 

[NAD]

I just read through this whole thread, it's like a Royal Carnage Forum retrospective.

So yeah, is there ANY Swans stuff that isn't ABSOLUTE FUCKING GENIUS!?!?! Once I got into The Great Annihilator it's like all their material falls into place immediately. Children of God and White Light from the Mouth of Infinity click with me immediately, but I wouldn't label them accessible at all. Somebody needs to release a box set of this stuff, otherwise I can picture myself blowing $500 on the entire Swans collection later this year.

 

[Nate The Great]

If you keep a close eye on ebay, you should be able to get Love of Life and White Light for around $20 to $25 each. They are probably the most expensive ones to get. Some people are stupid and pay $50 or more for them. It's just a matter of bidding when nobody else is. It took me several months to pull it off.

 

[Black Winter Day]

Jesus... Various Failures is absoultely sublime.

 

[Nate The Great]

Various Failures is the best compilation ever!

 

[NAD]

Somebody needs to release a box set of this stuff, otherwise I can picture myself blowing $500 on the entire Swans collection later this year.

Haha, I've spent about $100 in the past week for Swans stuff.