Is There Really a Mind?
Swans · 2022
70 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · post-punk
A haunting exploration of existential despair layered with dense instrumentation and piercing vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- haunting explorations of despair dynamic pacing with wave-like shifts immersive journey through emotions
- Context
- Released on February 1, 2022, 'Is There Really a Mind?' is Swans' first studio album since their 2019 record 'Leaving Meaning'. This album continues the band's trajectory of pushing sonic boundaries while reflecting on themes of mortality and consciousness, positioning it as a crucial entry in their evolving discography.
- If you like
- alternative rock, progressive rock, post-punk
Is There Really a Mind? is an album by Swans, released in 2022. A haunting exploration of existential despair layered with dense instrumentation and piercing vocals. The album received critical acclaim, with many praising its depth and complexity, contributing to Swans' reputation as innovators in experimental music. It showcases the band's ability to maintain relevance and artistic integrity in a changing musical landscape, earning high placements on year-end lists from notable publications. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Is There Really a Mind? sound like?
A haunting exploration of existential despair layered with dense instrumentation and piercing vocals. Rooted in alternative rock and progressive rock.
What makes Is There Really a Mind? by Swans notable?
The album received critical acclaim, with many praising its depth and complexity, contributing to Swans' reputation as innovators in experimental music. It showcases the band's ability to maintain relevance and artistic integrity in a changing musical landscape, earning high placements on year-end lists from notable publications. Released on February 1, 2022, 'Is There Really a Mind?' is Swans' first studio album since their 2019 record 'Leaving Meaning'. This album continues the band's trajectory of pushing sonic boundaries while reflecting on themes of mortality and consciousness, positioning it as a crucial entry in their evolving discography.
Who is Is There Really a Mind? for?
Is There Really a Mind? works well if you're into haunting explorations of despair, dynamic pacing with wave-like shifts and immersive journey through emotions.
How many songs are on Is There Really a Mind??
Is There Really a Mind? has 10 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Paradise Is Mine Standout 8:04
- 2 The Beggar Standout 6:58
- 3 The Parasite 9:53
- 4 Los Angeles: City of Death Standout 3:52
- 5 Ebbing 5:59
- 6 Why Can’t I Have What I Want Any Time That I Want 6:56
- 7 The Memorious 8:23
- 8 Michael Is Done 5:40
- 9 Unforming 6:41
- 10 No More of This 7:55
Release Date
February 1, 2022
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
70 min 21 sec
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