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Swans: Primal Power Resurfaces
10 Sep
Summary
- Swans' new album The Seer expands their sound and summarizes past work.
- The band utilizes a wide array of acoustic instruments and emphasizes raw sound.
- The Seer features long, evolving tracks described as incantations rather than songs.
Swans, known for conjuring primal forces, has released their second studio album since reforming, titled "The Seer." This lengthy record impressively synthesizes their past explorations while forging a new sonic path.
The band's current musical arsenal includes numerous acoustic instruments like bells, accordion, clarinet, and bagpipes, alongside handmade string instruments. "The Seer" emphasizes the raw, physical act of playing music, with amplifier distortion adding to its potent sound.
Tracks on "The Seer" are best understood as incantations, featuring layered riffs that shift and develop over extended durations. The album creates an immersive, soundtrack-like experience, with even shorter pieces beginning and ending in winding passages.
