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).
| 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 |
| 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."[4]
Personnel
- Michael Gira – sounds (1 - 3, 5 - 16), vocals (2 - 4, 6, 7, 10 - 15), 12-string electric guitar (2 - 4, 10, 11, 13, 14), electric guitar (1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15), acoustic guitar (3, 6, 9, 12), production
- Jarboe – backing vocals (1 - 5, 7, 8, 10 - 16), organ (3, 7, 10, 11, 13), vocals (5, 8, 9, 12, 16), keyboards (6, 14, 15), sounds (1, 6)
- Bill Rieflin – drums (1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13 - 15), sounds (2, 3, 10, 11), percussion (2, 11), 12-string acoustic guitar (3, 13), loops (15)
- Algis Kizys – bass (1 - 5, 7, 10, 11, 13 - 15)
- Norman Westberg – electric guitar (1 - 7, 10 - 15)
- Clinton Steele – electric guitar (1, 2, 5, 9, 10, 13 - 15), acoustic guitar (11), drone guitar (12)
- Ted Parsons – drums (3, 4, 15)
- Additional personnel
- Martin Atkins – hand drums on "My Buried Child"
- Nicky Skopelitis – guitar on "Warm"
- John Sarfell – piano on "Warm"
- Larry Seven – double bass on "Out"
References
- 1 2 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.
- ↑ http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/30742/Swans-The-Great-Annihilator/
- ↑ Leland, John; Sheridan, David; Kenny, Glenn; Frampton, Scott. "trouserpress.com :: Swans". trouserpress.com. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
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