Swans is an American experimental rock band formed in 1982 by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. One of the few acts to emerge from the New York City-based no wave scene and stay intact into the next decade, Swans have become recognized for an ever-changing sound, exploring genres such as noise rock, post-punk, industrial and post-rock. Initially, their music was known for its sonic brutality and misanthropic lyrics. Following the addition of singer, songwriter and keyboardist Jarboe in 1986, Swans began to incorporate melody and intricacy into their music. Jarboe remained the band's only constant member except Gira and semi-constant guitarist Norman Westberg until their dissolution in 1997.
In 2010, Gira re-formed the band without Jarboe, establishing a stable lineup of musicians which has toured worldwide and released four albums to critical acclaim. This iteration of the group performed its last shows in November 2017, ending the tour in support of its final album The Glowing Man. Since 2019, Gira has been touring and recording with Swans as "a revolving cast of contributors". The band's latest album, Leaving Meaning, was released on October 25, 2019. Since 1990, all Swans records have been released through Gira's own label, Young God Records.
Swans-(1983)-Filth
Swans-(1984)-Cop
Swans-(1986)-Real Love
Swans-(1987)-Children Of God
Swans-(1987)-Feel Good Now
Swans-(1987)-Greed
Swans-(1989)-The Burning World
Swans-(1990)-Anonymous Bodies In An Empty Room
Swans-(1991)-Body To Body, Job To Job. 1982-1985
Swans-(1991)-Filth (L.P.#1, E.P.#1) 1982-3
Swans-(1991)-White Light From The Mouth Of Infinity
Swans-(1992)-Love Of Life
Swans-(1992)-Omniscience
Swans-(1995)-The Great Annihilator
Swans-(1996)-Die Tr ist zu
Swans-(1996)-Kill The Child
Swans-(1996)-Soundtracks For The Blind
Swans-(1997)-Children Of God ú World Of Skin 1986-8 Remastered]
Swans-(1998)-Swans Are Dead
Swans-(1998)-Various Failures 1988-1992
Swans-(1999)-Cop, Young God ú Greed, Holy Money 1984-6 Remastered]
Swans-(1999)-Public Castration Is A Good Idea
Swans-(2003)-Forever Burned
Swans-(2010)-My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky
Swans-(2012)-The Seer
Swans-(2012)-We Rose From Your Bed With The Sun In Our Head
Swans-(2013)-Not Here, Not Now
Swans-(2014)-To Be Kind
Swans-(2015)-Filth Remastered]
Swans-(2015)-The Gate
Swans-(2015)-White Light From The Mouth Of Infinity - Love Of Life Remastered]
Swans-(2016)-The Glowing Man
Swans-(2019)-Leaving Meaning
