My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky
Swans · 2010
44 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · post-punk
A visceral exploration of dark soundscapes intertwined with haunting melodies and relentless rhythms.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys haunting, atmospheric soundscapes
- Context
- My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky marks Swans' return after a 14-year hiatus, following their breakup in 1997. This album is considered a pivotal moment in their career, showcasing a blend of their earlier brutal sound with newfound melodic elements. It set the stage for their subsequent works and redefined their artistic direction.
- If you like
- alternative rock, progressive rock, post-punk
My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky is an album by Swans, released in 2010. A visceral exploration of dark soundscapes intertwined with haunting melodies and relentless rhythms. The album received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with significant praise from outlets like Pitchfork and The Quietus. Its influence is noted in the resurgence of interest in experimental rock and the avant-garde scene. Additionally, it debuted at number 55 on the Billboard 200 chart, indicating strong commercial performance for an avant-garde project. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky sound like?
A visceral exploration of dark soundscapes intertwined with haunting melodies and relentless rhythms. Rooted in alternative rock and progressive rock.
What makes My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky by Swans notable?
The album received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with significant praise from outlets like Pitchfork and The Quietus. Its influence is noted in the resurgence of interest in experimental rock and the avant-garde scene. Additionally, it debuted at number 55 on the Billboard 200 chart, indicating strong commercial performance for an avant-garde project. My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky marks Swans' return after a 14-year hiatus, following their breakup in 1997. This album is considered a pivotal moment in their career, showcasing a blend of their earlier brutal sound with newfound melodic elements. It set the stage for their subsequent works and redefined their artistic direction.
Who is My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky for?
My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and haunting, atmospheric soundscapes.
How many songs are on My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky?
My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky has 8 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Words / No Thoughts 9:24
- 2 Reeling the Liars In 2:20
- 3 Jim Standout 6:46
- 4 My Birth 3:52
- 5 You Fucking People Make Me Sick Standout 5:08
- 6 Inside Madeline 6:37
- 7 Eden Prison Standout 6:03
- 8 Little Mouth 4:12
Release Date
September 23, 2010
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
44 min 25 sec
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