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Swans

a.k.a. The Swans, The World of Skin

experimental rock post-rock drone

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2023-2025active

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Swans are an American experimental rock band formed in 1981 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.

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start hereBirthing8.72025 · experimental rockthe critics’ pick · 8.7 from 8 reviews · no verified score yet

discography2 records

2020s

2025

Birthingexperimental rock8.7critic 2023

The Beggardrone7.7critic

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2The ParasiteThe Beggar1 play
3Paradise Is MineThe Beggar1 play

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