Birthing
Swans represents artistic uncompromise in experimental rock and this 2025 release, spread across three LPs, is a major statement from the band led by Michael Balch. Known for their intense, hypnotic approach to post-rock and drone, Swans create music that's simultaneously beautiful and challenging. Song titles like "The Healers," "I Am A Tower," and "Guardian Spirit" suggest thematic ambition, while Swans' characteristic use of repetition, textural layering, and emotional intensity remains intact. The extended length across three records allows the band to develop their ideas fully, moving between noise-based intensity and unexpected beauty. This is essential listening for anyone following experimental music's current direction.
Item Details+
| Genre | Electronic, Rock |
| Style | Post Rock Noise Rock Drone |
| Notes | Mint (NM or M-) Mint (NM or M-) DVD, poster and insert included. All sides are EX to NM, except side 6 which has 3 hairlines, still great VG+ side. Sleeve looks NM. |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Mute, Young God Records |
| Year | 2025 |
| Country | UK and Europe |
| Format | 3xLP |
Tracklist+
A. Swans - The Healers
B. Swans - I Am A Tower
C. Swans - Birthing
D1. Swans - Red Yellow
D2. Swans - Guardian Spirit
E. Swans - The Merge
F1. Swans - Rope
F2. Swans - Away
DVD-1. Michael Gira - Live Solo 2022: I Wonder If I'm Singing What You're Thinking Me To Sing
DVD-2. Swans - Live 2024: (Rope) The Beggar
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