The Swining
Pig · 1993
44 min · 8 tracks · industrial metal
A provocative blend of industrial rock and electro, pulsating with aggressive rhythms and dark thematic explorations.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Fountain of Miracles — Opening with a hypnotic rhythm and layered vocals, this track encapsulates the album's blend of industrial sounds with unsettling lyrical imagery.
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Find It Fuck It Forget It — This brief yet impactful track delivers a raw energy that showcases Pig's confrontational style, merging abrasive instrumentation with a catchy chorus.
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Symphony for the Devil — At over twelve minutes long, this ambitious closer weaves together various musical elements and themes, serving as a bold statement of artistic intent.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- visceral energy for late nights
- provocative themes for deep dives
- dynamic pacing with abrupt shifts
- cathartic release through intensity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking soft background music
- prefering straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Swining was Pig's second album, released in 1993 after their debut, A Stroll in the Pork. At this point, frontman Raymond Watts was solidifying his reputation within the industrial scene, building on the underground success of his earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· Nine Inch Nails· KMFDM
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Seven Veils
The narrative shifts from abstract imagery to a direct confrontation with desire and temptation.
This structural pivot deepens the exploration of the themes of seduction and loss, emphasizing the tension built throughout the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Fountain of Miracles 5:51
- 2 The Seven Veils 4:08
- 3 Rope 4:44
- 4 Find It Fuck It Forget It 2:50
- 5 Black Mambo 5:07
- 6 Ojo por ojo 2:16
- 7 Blades 6:40
- 8 Symphony for the Devil 12:43
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