{"title":"Swans Vinyl Records","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwans is an American experimental rock band founded in 1982 by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. The band has undergone many personnel changes throughout its history and currently consists of Gira, Christoph Hahn, Thor Harris, Norman Westberg, Christopher Pravdica, Phil Puleo, and Yoyo Röhm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwans' music has been described as \"minimalist post-punk\" and has been influential in the development of genres such as post-rock, industrial, gothic rock, darkwave and neo-folk. The band has released sixteen studio albums, three live albums, five compilation albums and one EP. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotable albums include Filth (1983), The Great Annihilator (1995) and My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky (2010). Notable songs include \"A Screw (Holy Money)\", \"New Mind\", \"Love Will Tear Us Apart\" and \"The Seer\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting fact about Swans is that they have been cited as a major influence on the industrial music scene, and have worked with renowned industrial music artists such as Ministry and Nine Inch Nails.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"swans-to-be-kind-323155","title":"Swans – To Be Kind (3xLP)","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Be Kind by Swans is a monumental work that pushes the boundaries of experimental rock. The album's expansive compositions and intense sonic landscapes showcase the band's commitment to creating immersive and transformative musical experiences. With its intricate arrangements and powerful performances, To Be Kind stands as a testament to Swans' artistic vision and their ability to evoke profound emotional responses through sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album's production, led by Michael Gira and John Congleton, captures the raw energy and dynamic range of the band's performance. The inclusion of guest artists such as St. Vincent and Cold Specks adds depth and texture to the album, enhancing its rich sonic tapestry. To Be Kind is not just an album; it's an exploration of the human condition, delivered through a relentless and uncompromising musical journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"To Be Kind starts to resemble a cult procession unto itself, a mesmerizing spectacle of an omnipotent band whose sound continues to expand in scope and ranks swell in size.\" – Pitchfork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Michael Gira is a man unafraid to follow his muse wherever it may take him and To Be Kind is another example of his singular vision writ large without compromise.\" – AllMusic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Swans are that rarest of things: a cult band who have reformed just to produce the best work of their career.\" – The Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e Swans\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e Mute, Young God Records\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_europe\"\u003eEurope\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alternative-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; Alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/noise-rock\"\u003eNoise Rock\u003c\/a\u003e, \n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/post-rock\"\u003ePost Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tracklist tab content --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Swans+Screen+Shot\"\u003eScreen Shot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Swans+Just+A+Little+Boy+(For+Chester+Burnett)\"\u003eJust A Little Boy (For Chester Burnett)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Swans+A+Little+God+In+My+Hands\"\u003eA Little God In My Hands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Swans+Bring+The+Sun+\/+Toussaint+L'Ouverture+Part+One\"\u003eBring The Sun \/ Toussaint L'Ouverture Part One\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC Bring The Sun \/ Toussaint L'Ouverture Part Two\u003cbr\u003eD1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Swans+Some+Things+We+Do\"\u003eSome Things We Do\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Swans+She+Loves+Us\"\u003eShe Loves Us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eE1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Swans+Oxygen\"\u003eOxygen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eE2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Swans+Kirsten+Supine\"\u003eKirsten Supine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eF1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Swans+Nathalie+Neal\"\u003eNathalie Neal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eF2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Swans+To+Be+Kind\"\u003eTo Be Kind\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Mute, Young God Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42323168034881,"sku":"6526459","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1474\/5258\/files\/658457004616.jpg?v=1783992928"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.dutchvinyl.com.au\/collections\/swans-vinyl-records.oembed","provider":"Dutch Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}