The Great Annihilator
This article is about the post-punk album.
For the astronomical object, see
Great Annihilator.
The Great Annihilator is the ninth studio album by American post-punk band Swans. It was released on January 23, 1995, through record label Young God.
Track listing
All songs by Michael Gira except "My Buried Child" (lyrics: Michael Gira, music: Michael Gira, Jarboe) and "Out" (Michael Gira, Jarboe).
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1. |
"In" |
2:27 |
2. |
"I Am the Sun" |
3:23 |
3. |
"She Lives!" |
7:00 |
4. |
"Celebrity Lifestyle" |
4:10 |
5. |
"Mother/Father" |
4:07 |
6. |
"Blood Promise" |
4:15 |
7. |
"Mind/Body/Light/Sound" |
4:52 |
8. |
"My Buried Child" |
2:58 |
9. |
"Warm" |
4:54 |
10. |
"Alcohol the Seed" |
3:29 |
11. |
"Killing for Company" |
6:55 |
12. |
"Mother's Milk" |
2:26 |
13. |
"Where Does a Body End?" |
3:42 |
14. |
"Telepathy" |
6:11 |
15. |
"The Great Annihilator" |
4:53 |
16. |
"Out" |
2:24 |
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17. |
"I Am the Sun (Live at the Flesh Club 1996)" |
5:48 |
Critical reception
The Great Annihilator received a generally positive reception from critics, though was seen in a less favourable light to the band's previous work. AllMusic called the album "an epic, incredible work of art."[1] Trouser Press, on the other hand, wrote that the album "reveals [...] that the band is running out of ideas", commenting that is "unlikely to satisfy long-term followers. A more accessible Swans may also be a less cathartic one."[3]
Personnel
- Additional personnel
- Martin Atkins – guitar and "sounds" on "My Buried Child"
- Nicky Skopelitis – guitar on "Warm"
- John Sarfell – piano on "Warm"
- Larry Seven – backing vocals on "Out"
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Raggett, Ned. "The Great Annihilator – Swans : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ↑ Jarman, David (March 1995). "Reviews". CMJ. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ↑ Leland, John; Sheridan, David; Kenny, Glenn; Frampton, Scott. "trouserpress.com :: Swans". trouserpress.com. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
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