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Swans - My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky (LP)

Name: Swans - My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky (LP)
Brand: Swans
SKU: 4rqGj8OljHNLEIs9tJxPRX
Rating: 4 (12 reviews)

Swans

LP
1 piece(s)
2010
8 tracks
44 min
noise rock

My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky

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Product Description

Swans, the avant-garde collective known for their intense and immersive soundscapes, return with "My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky," a sprawling, genre-defying exploration of noise, rock, and industrial sounds. Released on January 1, 2010, under the Mute label, this album is a testament to Swans' enduring influence and their ability to push boundaries.

Clocking in at just over 44 minutes, the album is a dense, atmospheric journey through eight tracks that blend noise rock, post-rock, neofolk, industrial, and experimental elements. The album opens with "No Words / No Thoughts," a haunting introduction that sets the tone for the sonic exploration to come. Tracks like "Reeling the Liars In" and "You Fucking People Make Me Sick" showcase Swans' signature intensity, while "Inside Madeline" and "Eden Prison" offer moments of haunting beauty and introspection.

Swans' ability to weave together disparate influences and create something entirely their own is on full display here. The album's title track, "My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky," is a sprawling, epic piece that encapsulates the album's themes of struggle, redemption, and transcendence. With its raw, unfiltered sound and powerful performances, "My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky" is a powerful addition to Swans' discography and a must-listen for fans of experimental and avant-garde music.

This is a 2014 Reissue released as a LP.

Tracks

No Words / No ThoughtsSwans
9:23
Reeling the Liars InSwans
2:20
JimSwans
6:44
My BirthSwans
3:52
You Fucking People Make Me SickSwans
5:08
Inside MadelineSwans
6:33
Eden PrisonSwans
6:01
Little MouthSwans
4:12

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Product specifications

Details

Album: My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky
Artist: Swans
LP release year: 2014
Album release date: 1 januari 2010
Label: Young God Records
EAN: 5051083079013
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 1 piece(s)
Type: Reissue
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 44 min
Tracks: 8 tracks

EAN

EAN: 5051083079013

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: Europe
Genre: Noise rock
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: Yes

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CD Text Typo Mystery
4 out of 5 stars
n600y24 September 2025United States🇺🇸
Has anyone who got this release seen that the cd-text says my father will LEAD me up a rope instead of guide? Or is this just a problem with my copy?
CD-Text Error Reported
4 out of 5 stars
f233x24 September 2025United States🇺🇸
Has anyone who got this release seen that the cd-text says my father will LEAD me up a rope instead of guide? Or is it just a problem with my copy?
Sound Too Low and Unclear
3 out of 5 stars
buemav2020 August 2025United States🇺🇸
Am I the only one noticing that the sound is a bit low and unclear?
Swans' Best Comeback Album
5 out of 5 stars
lqculzux22 May 2025United States🇺🇸
After Swans have dropped numerous albums since this one, I still reckon it's the top pick among their comeback records. Here's why: it's concise and to the point. Less self-absorbed, you know? I've given Leaving Meaning a single listen and didn't feel the need to go back. It's a tad dull, if we're being truthful. 'My Father Will Guide You' though, that's a proper Swans album. The Seer had its highlights, but it overstayed its welcome. Things take a turn for the worse with To Be Kind, The Glowing Man, and the least impressive of all - Leaving Meaning. These albums might be therapeutic for Michael Gira, but musically, they're lacking.
Vinyl Victory: Pravdica's Bass
4 out of 5 stars
FamDai16 April 2025United States🇺🇸
For years, I've been rocking this album on CD (RIP), but spinning it on vinyl is a whole new ball game. The pressing is top-notch, and the sound quality is off the charts. I could swear I felt Pravdica's bass vibrating from the floor below! Another YGR victory.