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White Light from the Mouth of Infinity

1991 studio album by Swans

White Light from the Mouth of Infinity is the seventh album by the American experimental rock band Swans.[3][4] It was released in 1991, through the record label Young God. The band supported the album with a North American tour.[5]

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In 2015, it was remastered and made available digitally and in a 3CD (and 3LP) set along with Love of Life and an album of bonus tracks.

Critical reception

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The Los Angeles Times wrote that Michael Gira's "search for heaven and hell—in both mind and body—continues on its fascinating, sometimes harrowing way."[7]

AllMusic described the album as "stunning" and a "clear starting point for the second half of Swans' unique career."[6]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Michael Gira

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Personnel

  • Michael Gira – vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards, effects, samples, production
  • Jarboe – vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, choral and orchestral arrangements
  • Christoph Hahn – acoustic and electric guitar
  • Clinton Steele – acoustic and electric guitar
  • Norman Westberg – electric guitar on "Better than You"
  • Jenny Wade – bass guitar
  • Anton Fier – drums, drum programming
  • Nicky Skopelitis – acoustic and electric guitar, baglama, bazouki, banjo
  • Vincent Signorelli – percussion
  • Hahn Rowe – violin
  • Steve Burgh – mandolin, 12-string guitar
  • J. G. Thirlwell – engineering, re-mix assistance, programming and co-production on "Power and Sacrifice"
  • Bryce Goggin – engineering
  • Steve McAllister – engineering, programming (additional)
  • Deryk Thomas – front cover illustration
  • John Sarfell – inner sleeve foldout painting
  • Patricia Mooney – sleeve layout
  • Brian Martin – re-mixing
  • Alex Armitage – re-mix assistance

Charts

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References

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    Terich, Jeff; Bossenger, A.T. (November 13, 2014). "10 Essential American post-punk albums". Treble. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
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    Lariviere, Aaron (November 9, 2012). "Swans Albums From Worst To Best - White Light from the Mouth of Infinity". Stereogum. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
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    "Swans". Trouser Press. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  4. [4]
    Unsworth, Cathi (April 27, 1991). "White Light from the Mouth of Infinity by Swans". Melody Maker. 68 (17): 36.
  5. [5]
    Buttars, Lori (April 24, 1992). "Swans dive into town". The Salt Lake Tribune. p. D6.
  6. [6]
    Raggett, Ned. "White Light from the Mouth of Infinity - Swans | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
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    Hochman, Steve (January 5, 1992). "In Brief". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 57.
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    Perry, Andrew (February 2016). "Swans: White Light From The Mouth Of Infinity/ Love of Life". Mojo. No. 267. p. 104.
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    Sherburne, Philip (December 2, 2015). "Swans: White Light from the Mouth of Infinity / Love of Life". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
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    Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. 1995. pp. 390, 391.
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    "Ultratop.be – Swans – White Light from the Mouth of Infinity" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
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