Kill the Child
62 min · 1 track · alternative rock
A harrowing journey through bleak soundscapes, unsettling textures, and visceral vocal deliveries that challenge listeners' perceptions of music.
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Kill the Child — The title track encapsulates the album's theme, merging haunting melodies with a relentless rhythm that creates an atmosphere of unease and contemplation. Its extended length allows for an immersive experience, drawing listeners deeper into its complex emotional landscape.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — It explores dark themes and challenging soundscapes, diverging from earlier styles.
- Career context
- When 'Kill the Child' was released in 2014, Swans had recently experienced a resurgence following their 2010 album 'My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky,' which marked their return after a lengthy hiatus. This album further explored their experimental sound, delving into themes of violence and existential dread as part of their evolving discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Godspeed You! Black Emperor· The Young Gods· Neurosis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kill the Child 1:02:25
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