The Beggar finds legendary experimental rock band Swans continuing their uncompromising sonic evolution under the vision of Michael Gira. Recorded and mixed in Berlin, this 2023 release is a brooding, immersive journey that weaves together heavy repetition, haunting textures, and themes both personal and expansive. With its dark, mysterious tone and Gira’s unmistakable vocals, the album stands out as one of the band’s most nuanced and emotionally resonant works to date.
This release of The Beggar expands the Swans legacy, offering deeply atmospheric compositions that blend past and present influences while pointing toward the band’s future direction. Revered for its nearly 45-minute epic "The Beggar Lover (Three)" and the introspective centerpiece "Ebbing," the album explores heavy topics with a beautiful, sometimes unsettling intensity. It’s a must-hear for longtime Swans followers and anyone drawn to immersive, boundary-pushing rock.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Young God Records
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 06/23/2023
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TRACKS
A1. Paradise Is Mine
A2. The Beggar
B3. Los Angeles: City Of Death
B4. The Parasite
B5. The Memorious
C6. Michael Is Done
C7. Why Can't I Have What I Want Anytime That I Want?
C8. Unforming
D9. Ebbing
D10. No More Of This
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