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.
Why this album works
This album captures the essence of Swans' live performance ethos, highlighting their ability to create immersive auditory experiences that resonate deeply with audiences. It has garnered attention for its ambitious length and structure, reflecting the band’s ongoing influence on the avant-garde and experimental music scenes, as well as their ability to engage listeners in profound sonic explorations.
- Best for
- immersive long-form listening experience gradual build to intense climax haunting atmospheres with raw intensity
- 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
- Alanis Morissette· Weezer· Neil Young· Green Day· John Mayer· Yoko Ono· Iggy Pop· No Doubt
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 Standout
- 2 Away Standout
- 3 Birthing Standout
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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