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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.

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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