
Mama, I'm Swollen finds indie rock stalwarts Cursive exploring the clashing currents of existential angst and self-reflection. Released in 2009 on Saddle Creek, the album fuses Tim Kasher's introspective lyrics with inventive guitar work, dynamic shifts, and bursts of rich instrumentation, including brass, strings, and flute. The result is a nuanced and emotionally charged rock record that pushes the band's sound into more layered territory.
This edition showcases Cursive’s masterful balance between raw lyrical honesty and muscular, tightly-wound musicianship. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, Mama, I'm Swollen stands out as a compelling chapter in the band's catalog—melding thoughtful melodies and restless energy for a truly immersive listening experience.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Saddle Creek
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 05/19/2009
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TRACKS
A1. In The Now
A2. From The Hips
A3. I Couldn't Love You
A4. Donkeys
A5. Caveman
A6. We're Going To Hell
B1. Mama, I'm Satan
B2. Let Me Up
B3. Mama, I'm Swollen
B4. What Have I Done?
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