Body to Body, Job to Job
Swans · 1991
64 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · post-punk
An unsettling blend of brutal noise and haunting melodies, encapsulating the essence of despair and existential dread.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like shifts in intensity unsettling atmosphere of despair dynamic progression with climax
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'Body to Body, Job to Job' is Swans' fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed work 'Children of God'. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from their earlier abrasive sound towards a more melodic and structured approach while still maintaining their avant-garde roots.
- If you like
- alternative rock, progressive rock, post-punk
Body to Body, Job to Job is an album by Swans, released in 1991. An unsettling blend of brutal noise and haunting melodies, encapsulating the essence of despair and existential dread. 'Body to Body, Job to Job' is notable for its significant impact on the industrial and experimental rock scenes, influencing countless artists with its raw emotional intensity. Critics praised its bold soundscapes, leading to a resurgence of interest in Swans, which contributed to their later success and critical acclaim in the 2010s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Body to Body, Job to Job sound like?
An unsettling blend of brutal noise and haunting melodies, encapsulating the essence of despair and existential dread. Rooted in alternative rock and progressive rock.
What makes Body to Body, Job to Job by Swans notable?
'Body to Body, Job to Job' is notable for its significant impact on the industrial and experimental rock scenes, influencing countless artists with its raw emotional intensity. Critics praised its bold soundscapes, leading to a resurgence of interest in Swans, which contributed to their later success and critical acclaim in the 2010s. Released in 1991, 'Body to Body, Job to Job' is Swans' fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed work 'Children of God'. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from their earlier abrasive sound towards a more melodic and structured approach while still maintaining their avant-garde roots.
Who is Body to Body, Job to Job for?
Body to Body, Job to Job works well if you're into wave-like shifts in intensity, unsettling atmosphere of despair and dynamic progression with climax.
How many songs are on Body to Body, Job to Job?
Body to Body, Job to Job has 16 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 I’ll Cry for You 5:45
- 2 Red Sheet 3:03
- 3 Loop 33 1:08
- 4 Your Game 3:58
- 5 Seal It Over 3:51
- 6 Whore Standout 3:59
- 7 We’ll Hang for That 3:57
- 8 Half Life 4:00
- 9 Loop 21 1:26
- 10 Get Out 3:33
- 11 Job 5:36
- 12 Loop 1 1:05
- 13 Mother, My Body Disgusts Me Standout 4:55
- 14 Cop Standout 6:01
- 15 Only I Can Hear, Only I Can Touch 2:43
- 16 Thug 9:42
Release Date
January 1, 1991
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
64 min 49 sec
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