Birthing
Swans · 2025
115 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · post-punk
A sprawling exploration of sound that merges haunting melodies with relentless rhythmic intensity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- extended build towards climax
- immersive sound exploration journey
- haunting melodies with intensity
- deep listening for patient souls
- late-night introspective immersion
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking short, instant gratification
- prefer standalone, concise tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2025, Swans had solidified their reputation for pushing musical boundaries, following their critically acclaimed album 'Leaving Meaning' in 2019. 'Birthing' emerges as a significant continuation of their artistic evolution, showcasing an even deeper engagement with experimental structures and immersive soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Godspeed You! Black Emperor· The Young Gods· Neurosis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Healers 21:41
- 2 I Am a Tower 19:17
- 3 Birthing 22:20
Disc 2
- 1 Red Yellow 6:51
- 2 Guardian Spirit 10:57
- 3 The Merge 15:19
- 4 Rope 14:50
- 5 Away 4:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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