Released 40 years ago
Holy Money
Swans · 1986
51 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · post-punk
An unsettling fusion of industrial soundscapes and haunting melodies that challenges conventional song structures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with tension
- haunting melodies for deep focus
- dynamic progression through discomfort
- immersive soundscapes for introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, instant gratification
- avoid lengthy, challenging experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'Holy Money' marked a pivotal moment for Swans as their fifth studio album. Following the intense explorations of 'Greed' (1986), this record further pushed the boundaries of their sound, showcasing a shift towards more structured compositions while retaining their avant-garde essence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Godspeed You! Black Emperor· The Young Gods· Neurosis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Hanging 5:48
- 2 You Need Me 1:23
- 3 Fool (#2) 5:54
- 4 A Screw (Holy Money) 5:00
- 5 Another You 7:43
- 6 Money Is Flesh (#2) 5:02
- 7 Coward 5:10
- 8 A Screw (Holy Money) (mix) 5:41
- 9 Blackmail 4:54
- 10 A Screw 5:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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