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 experimental rock band Swans. It was released on January 23, 1995, through record label Young God. The album has since been described by Gira as a companion album to his solo album Drainland; the two were remastered and re-released in April 2017.[1]
Critical reception
The Great Annihilator received a generally positive reception from critics. AllMusic called the album "an epic, incredible work of art."[2] 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."[5]
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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| 5. | "Mother/Father" | 4:07 |
| 6. | "Blood Promise" | 4:15 |
| 7. | "Mind/Body/Light/Sound" | 4:52 |
| 8. | "My Buried Child" | 2:58 |
| Total length: | 16:12 |
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| 9. | "Warm" | 4:54 |
| 10. | "Alcohol the Seed" | 3:29 |
| 11. | "Killing for Company" | 6:55 |
| 12. | "Mother's Milk" | 2:26 |
| Total length: | 17:44 |
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| 13. | "Where Does a Body End?" | 3:42 |
| 14. | "Telepathy" | 6:11 |
| 15. | "The Great Annihilator" | 4:53 |
| 16. | "Out" | 2:24 |
| Total length: | 17:10 (68:06) |
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| 17. | "I Am the Sun (Live at the Flesh Club 1996)" | 5:48 |
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)
References
- ↑ https://younggodrecords.com/products/great-annihilator-2017
- 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.
- ↑ "Swans". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ↑ Leland, John; Sheridan, David; Kenny, Glenn; Frampton, Scott. "trouserpress.com :: Swans". trouserpress.com. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
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