Swans - Blind

Before I'll finish my Top 10' list, let me introduce a band that have been hovering around me for a long time, but somehow 'I never gave it a chance: up to this day. Swans, twelve years after definite end of their fabulous career, hit my ear and I'm stunned. To be honest, the last time I've heard such amazing male vocals was when I experienced Tom Waits' art. Lead singer Michael Gira has a gift from above, and he knows how to use it. From hardcore noise to rich instrumentals, his band went very long way, but since I was overwelmed by Swans' very last release, I assume their direction was correct.

The band, however, was based on strange relationship (and later, marriage) between Gira and gothic femme fatale - Jarboe. Gosh, how I hate gothic rock. When Jarboe sings, Swans turn into one-of-million-pathetic-bleeding-heart band. Of course I can stand listening to it, because they used to have solid instrumental back-up, but I just cannot call it my favourite. Maybe it's good for us, listeners, that Gira and Jarboe have broken up?

So, let's make a summary: now i have another 11 albums to check (Swans) and 7 more, made by post-Swans' Gira's project called Angels of Light. Let's see... well, this is at least fifteen hours of listening, not to mention numerous EP's released by both bands. OK, I'll better return to my Foobar playlist now - otherwise I might never overcome this number of CD's!

P.S. I almost forgot: this song is from album, that appears to be some kind of B-sides compilation. OMFG, IF THIS IS B-SIDE, then WHAT WAS ON A?

Artist: Swans
Album: Various Failures (1992)
Track: Blind
Track Number: 15
Track Length: 4:31
Labels: Young God Records (USA)