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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.

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

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