Album: To Be Kind by Swans (2014)
Mood: Intense
Record Label: Young God Records
Format: Album

Description: To Be Kind is the thirteenth studio album by American experimental band Swans, released on May 12, 2014. The album was produced by Michael Gira and recorded by John Congleton at Sonic Ranch, the world's largest residential recording studio complex, in Tornillo, Texas, 30 miles from El Paso and at Congleton's studio in Dallas. Swans began rehearsing at Sonic Ranch in October 2013 and began recording soon after, they finished mixing with Congleton in December in Dallas. Most of the music was developed while touring in 2012 and 2013. The album features special guests St. Vincent, Cold Specks, Little Annie and Bill Rieflin.[On March 21, the song "A Little God in My Hands" and the album artwork were revealed. There are six versions of the album artwork and all of them are paintings of baby's heads done by Bob Biggs.

Tracklist:
1. "Screen Shot"
2. "Just a Little Boy (for Chester Burnett)"
3. "A Little God in My Hands"
4. "Bring the Sun" / "Toussaint L'Ouverture"
5. "Some Things We Do"
6. "She Loves Us!"
7. "Kirsten Supine"
8. "Oxygen"
9. "Nathalie Neal"
10. "To Be Kind"

Artist Background: Swans is an American post-punk band originally active from 1982 to 1997, led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. The band was one of the few groups to emerge from the early 1980s New York No Wave scene and stay intact into the next decade. Formed by Gira in 1982, Swans employed a shifting lineup of musicians until their dissolution in 1997. Besides Gira, the only other constant members were keyboardist/vocalist/songwriter Jarboe from 1984 to 1997, and semi-constant g... Part of the  New York City, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Experimental movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the  New York City, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Experimental movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Intense, 2010s, Album, Young God Records

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To Be Kind is the thirteenth studio album by American experimental band Swans, released on May 12, 2014. The album was produced by Michael Gira and recorded by John Congleton at Sonic Ranch, the world's largest residential recording studio complex, in Tornillo, Texas, 30 miles from El Paso and at Congleton's studio in Dallas. Swans began rehearsing at Sonic Ranch in October 2013 and began recording soon after, they finished mixing with Congleton in December in Dallas. Most of the music was developed while touring in 2012 and 2013. The album features special guests St. Vincent, Cold Specks, Little Annie and Bill Rieflin.[On March 21, the song "A Little God in My Hands" and the album artwork were revealed. There are six versions of the album artwork and all of them are paintings of baby's heads done by Bob Biggs.

Tracklist:
1. "Screen Shot"
2. "Just a Little Boy (for Chester Burnett)"
3. "A Little God in My Hands"
4. "Bring the Sun" / "Toussaint L'Ouverture"
5. "Some Things We Do"
6. "She Loves Us!"
7. "Kirsten Supine"
8. "Oxygen"
9. "Nathalie Neal"
10. "To Be Kind"

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