The Gate
Swans · 2015
148 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · post-punk
Swans create an immersive soundscape filled with haunting melodies and relentless rhythmic structures that challenge perception.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive journey through soundscapes
- wave-like dynamics with tension
- haunting melodies that linger
- extended commitment to exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, catchy tracks
- seek immediate musical gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Gate' was released in 2015, Swans had undergone a significant artistic renaissance since their reformation in 2010. This album followed their acclaimed record 'To Be Kind' (2014), showcasing a further evolution in their sound as they explored more ambient and experimental textures while retaining their characteristic intensity.
- 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 Frankie M. 29:25
- 2 A Little God in My Hands 13:13
- 3 Apost / Cloud of Unforming 33:41
Disc 2
- 1 Just a Little Boy 16:40
- 2 Cloud of Forgetting 11:33
- 3 Bring the Sun / Black‐Eyed Man 28:16
- 4 When Will I Return? (demo) 2:57
- 5 New Rhythm Thing (demo) 1:58
- 6 People Like Us (demo) 3:53
- 7 Red Rhythm Thing (demo) 3:04
- 8 Finally, Peace (demo) 3:25
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