Leaving Meaning
Swans · 2019
82 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · post-punk
A sprawling tapestry of dark, immersive soundscapes layered with haunting vocal melodies and stark emotional resonance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive soundscapes for deep listening
- dynamic exploration of dark themes
- wave-like pacing with emotional weight
- haunting melodies that linger
- ideal for reflective solitude sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking quick, catchy tracks
- prefer upbeat, instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2019, 'Leaving Meaning' is Swans' first album after a five-year hiatus following the critically acclaimed 'To Be Kind'. The band, led by Michael Gira, continued to push their avant-garde boundaries, building on the momentum of their previous works while exploring new sonic depths. This album marks a significant moment as it was also the beginning of a new era for Swans, incorporating diverse influences and textures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Godspeed You! Black Emperor· The Young Gods· Neurosis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Annaline 5:13
- 2 The Hanging Man 9:59
- 3 Amnesia 5:51
- 4 Leaving Meaning 10:48
- 5 Sunfucker 10:16
Disc 2
- 1 Hums 1:46
- 2 Cathedrals of Heaven 7:49
- 3 The Nub 10:33
- 4 It's Coming It's Real 7:41
- 5 What Is This? 6:07
- 6 My Phantom Limb 6:18
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