Name: The Beggar
Brand: Swans

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

YNGG67.1

Colour

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

brown chipboard sleeve with poster, download includes&nbsp;additional 44 minutes of music 

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Virtual Label Group/Virtual Direct

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

658457060711

Total Cap

LPx2

YNGG67.2

Download code: No

658457060728

CDx2

Artist

Swans

Genre US

Label US

Young God

Swans is a band from New York City, active from 1982 to 1997 and reformed in 2010. Founded and led by singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira, Swans was marginally associated with the no wave scene initially. Their original sound was slow and extremely heavy, showcased on the live album "Public Castration Is a Good Idea." As time went on, their music evolved with faster tempos and increased use of drum machines and samples. The addition of vocalist Jarboe expanded their sonic range.

After breaking up in 1997, Swans made a comeback in 2010 under Michael Gira's leadership. However, one notable change was that Jarboe did not join the post-reunion lineup. This resulted in tonal differences between their newer albums and their earlier works.

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The Beggar was written and produced by Michael Gira and features contributions from recent and former Swans, members of Angels of Light, as well as Guest Swan Ben Frost.&nbsp;

"After numerous pandemic-induced cancellations of tours for the previous Swans album leaving meaning, and an apparent bottomless pit of waiting, waiting, waiting, and the strange disorientation that came with this sudden but interminable forced isolation I decided it was time to write songs for a new Swans album and forget about everything else. They came relatively easily, always informed by the suspicion that these could be my last. When I finally was able to travel, songs in hand, to Berlin to work with my friends recording this record, the feeling was akin to the moment in The Wizard of Oz when the film changes from Black and White to Color. Now I'm feeling quite optimistic. My favorite color is pink. I hope you enjoy the album." - Michael Gira

The Beggar

Music US

Discover The Beggar by Swans. Available in LP and CD formats. Produced by Michael Gira, featuring contributions from former Swans members. Label: Young God.