Name: Swans - The Seer (3 LP)
Brand: Swans
SKU: 774XM9c4BAxkNqvu7Rea1E
Rating: 4.4 (22 reviews)

Product Description

Swans, the avant-garde collective led by the enigmatic Michael Gira, return with "The Seer," a sprawling, ambitious double album that pushes the boundaries of genre and expectation. Clocking in at nearly two hours, this monumental work is a testament to Swans' enduring ability to craft immersive, challenging, and deeply rewarding music.

"The Seer" is a journey through a landscape of noise rock, post-rock, neofolk, and industrial, with Swans' signature experimental edge ever-present. The album's title track, "The Seer," is a sprawling, hypnotic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the album, with its repetitive, trance-like rhythms and Gira's haunting vocals. "Mother of the World" and "Apostate" are other standout tracks, showcasing the band's ability to blend beauty and brutality in equal measure.

Swans have always been a band that defies easy categorization, and "The Seer" is no exception. The album's 12 tracks are a mix of short, punchy pieces and long, sprawling epics, with each song offering a unique sonic landscape to explore. From the industrial grind of "The Wolf" to the drone-like "A Piece of the Sky," Swans continue to push the boundaries of what rock music can be.

"The Seer" is a challenging listen, but one that rewards patience and attention. It's an album that demands to be experienced, not just heard, and one that will leave a lasting impression on anyone who dares to venture into its depths. Swans have once again proven themselves to be one of the most innovative and exciting bands of our time, and "The Seer" is a testament to their enduring brilliance.

This 3LP set was released in 2023.

Product specifications

Details

Album: The Seer
Artist: Swans
LP release year: 2023
Album release date: 1 januari 2012
Label: Young God Records
EAN: 658457004517
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 3 piece(s)
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 59 min
Tracks: 11 tracks

EAN

EAN: 658457004517

Other

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

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Reviews

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Average of 22 reviews

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Desperate for Jewelcase Scans
4 out of 5 stars
papicoy20 December 2025United States🇺🇸
I'm desperately wanting the scans of the jewelcase versions so badly
Essential Missing Manual
5 out of 5 stars
Pwos-I-Hojx6 November 2025United States🇺🇸
Every copy ought to have had this included.
Poor Sound Quality Issues
4 out of 5 stars
waihuze29 October 2025United States🇺🇸
I'm not sure which version I've got, but it ought to be the same as this one (with the poster, European version), but mine arrived with paper sleeves, not the plastic ones, there's no stamped barcodes on the discs, just etched ones too it sounds pretty awful, really distorted, muffled sound, weak bass, tons of crackles and pops. Has anyone else had the same problems?
Lyrics Disappoint, Music Shines
3 out of 5 stars
riqzwwovajabxagq10 August 2025United States🇺🇸
It appears to me that Mr. Gira's lyrics are shrinking over time, which is disappointing considering the wisdom one would anticipate from someone of his age and vast experience. The music is impeccable, but the lyrics keep interrupting with a hackneyed narrow-mindedness that is upsetting and distracting. Swans ought to have stayed extinct.
Beer Adventure Awaits
5 out of 5 stars
RriwmBOGMEXqicnozr19 July 2025United States🇺🇸
following 22 miller lites, this bad boy will take you on a journey