
12 May 2014 · 13 YEARS
To Be Kind
Swans
Michael Gira directed the band toward a level of intensity that rewards listeners with transcendent moments. The production makes every vocal strain and guitar scrape feel as if it is occurring in the room.
This endurance test is characterized by repetitive, heavy structures. By focusing on raw, tactile elements, the project creates a unique sense of scale that feels both physically present and deeply experimental.