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Feel Good Now

Swans

79 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · post-punk

A haunting blend of industrial noise and ethereal melodies that challenges the boundaries of rock music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • immersive exploration of haunting sounds
  • cathartic release through extended tracks
  • reflective moments in quiet interludes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification from music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1987, 'Feel Good Now' marked a significant turn for Swans following their earlier, more abrasive works. This album came after 'Children of God', showcasing the band's shift towards a more melodic yet still intense sound, reflecting their evolving artistic vision during this period.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 0:38
  • 2 New Mind 5:27
  • 3 Blood and Honey 7:10
  • 4 Trust Me 4:54
  • 5 Willy in Ravensburg 1:00
  • 6 Sex God Sex 9:46
  • 7 Various Audience Tricks 0:55
  • 8 Like a Drug 8:31
  • 9 Beautiful Child 5:42
  • 10 Blackmail 4:22
  • 11 Children of God 6:38
  • 12 Beautiful Reprise – The Town and Country Backstab Cowardice 2:31
  • 13 Thank You 0:54
  • 14 Various Audience Members 1:29
  • 15 Blind Love 18:36
  • 16 Hello to Our Friends 0:22
  • 17 Thank You, Goodbye. Good Luck. 0:11

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