Live Rope
Swans · 2024
182 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · post-punk
A sprawling tapestry of sound that weaves raw intensity with haunting atmospheres and relentless rhythm.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive long-form listening experience
- gradual build to intense climax
- haunting atmospheres with raw intensity
- relentless rhythm for deep focus
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Live Rope' was released, Swans had undergone several transformations since their formation in 1982. This album follows their critically acclaimed 2019 release 'Leaving Meaning...', showcasing a return to their live roots with extended improvisational pieces. The band's evolution into a more expansive and experimental phase is apparent here, emphasizing their dedication to pushing musical boundaries.
- 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 Rope / The Beggar
- 2 Rope / The Beggar (cont.)
Disc 2
- 1 Rope / The Beggar (cont.)
- 2 Rope / The Beggar (cont.)
Disc 3
- 1 The Hanging Man
- 2 Away
- 3 Birthing
Disc 4
- 1 Birthing (cont.)
- 2 The Memorious
Disc 5
- 1 Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 2024 2:23:58
- 2 Amare, Den Haag, Netherlands, 2023 38:55
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