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I disagree with drpunkass,
By J.F. Quackenbush "jason_quackenbush" (SeaTac, WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How I Loved You (Audio CD)
The fact of the matter is that this album is full of good songs, and speaking about them in the manner of the previous reviewer does them a disservice. You don't have to like the swans, you don't have to own anything m. gira has ever done before. If you like honest, challenging, original music, rooted as firmly in Americana as post-punk art rock, you'll probably enjoy this album to no end. Don't let the counter-culture, i-was-underground-when-you-were-buying-NKOTB types scare you off from a really worthwhile and gorgeous record.
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This review is from: How I Loved You (Audio CD)
Michael Gira's Angels of Light is essentially a collection of very masculine lullabyes. Generally the songs contain the hypnosis that was utilized in his earlier swans albums but the sonic scale and the attention to detail, both lyrically and structurally has been evolved. What does that mean? I don't know. But I like to think of evil cowboys alone on the prairie at night when I listen to this.
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It's hard to believe that this album is done by Michael Gira after listening to Swans first album, Filth, with its grungy, grinding guitar and shouted, angry lyrics. But his maturity from Swans through Angels of Light is clearly apparent. This album has a meditative vibe, has incredible sound and the music is crafted very skilfully. The lyrics are pure Gira, about pain, suffering and the down side of the human condition. Sometimes the beautiful acoustic guitars contrast with the harshness of the lyrics. This album has a few songs that stretch out longer than their New Mother album, reminding me of later Swans. This is music that demands to be paid attention to. If you're reading this review, then go and buy this CD. It is well worth it.
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