Swans - Omniscience [FULL ALBUM]

[@kobrakommandar8370]

They (and various side projects of theirs) used to rehearse in my studio, Grey Area, in Soho back in the early '90s so I got used to absorbing this sound into my soul during that time. Hearing this again brings back memories. Still check out Algis, Norman and Vinnie's projects in Brooklyn these days and catch Swans when they make the rounds. Now I go with my son who loves them as well (early 20's).

[@blake9746]

That is so cool. As a native new yorker, I would have loved to see them at work at their craft. Any chance your studio is still up and running? I have a small one myself and would love to pay yours a visit.

[@kobrakommandar8370]

@@blake9746 no. Had to close that long ago I'm afraid. Hard to make money in rehearsal business. The small bands are usually broke and the big ones on tour half the year ( but still want their space and time when they get back). And my bands were not easy on gear!

[@hcutter9802]

It's a cliche, but - This album changed my life. This band did. Seen them live a couple of times and it always felt like a privilege.

[@mike8015]

I guess anyone who reads this already knows how great it feels to listen to a Swans recording you've never heard, but I'm gonna mention it anyway.

[@peterlindberg1678]

Sharing that sentiment.

[@HenriBosch-oy3fz]

Ans you have all reasons to do so

[@timettinger2017]

KILLER SONG!

[@daveyvader]

Sadly not an LP. Only released on CD and cassette. A high quality 2xLP reissue would be a fabulous thing. The live performances from this era were so great

[@wispycirrus9907]

Wow, this version of Mother's Milk is sublime

[@perkwoo]

I don't know why I didn't listen to this before. It's perfect.

[@oryangoat5915]

Love this version of amnesia.

[@szarzyniecszczurzynski1902]

Love this version of Swans:)

[@Trassel242]

The best version of Black Eyed Dog ever. This album desperately needs a re-release, I just want to play this album’s version of Black Eyed Dog on repeat for hours.

[@CharlieMessing]

Thanks for adding this - very limited edition! I have "Deliquescence" which was truly a limited edition - and it's great! Edited from their last tours, I believe.

[@blake9746]

Hang onto that copy! I absolutely want deliquescence very badly but can't afford the resale prices. I wish I got it when I had the chance

[@tooolest32]

I like this version of HER.

[@late_privktorian_era]

People dont give Jarboe enough flowers

[@habu7]

Yesssss... Had the CD, made flacs of it when I emigrated, both hard drives crashed and it isn't on a streaming service so thank you for this. One of their best albums and the most epic version of God Loves America...

[@kov6262]

This is soooo good, how are the LIVE Swans albums just as good if not better than the studio albums?

[@naturphilosophie1]

Saw them live this week for the third time since he restarted swans. Each show has deepened my appreciation for everything they’ve done. Gira and company are genuine artists who put a lot of work and care in. God knows how he yells at Hahn on stage it must be a labor of love.

[@sex6cult9revolution]

@@naturphilosophie1 Haha. Yep, he's a such a perfectionist. My buddy Thom once said it's not a real Swans concert until Michael yells at the sound guy.

[@probablyasloth2404]

Up to this point I’ve only heard their studio albums and Public Castration, and I thought there was a big jump from jarboe’s vocals on everything pre- soundtracks to soundtracks and this bridges the gap! Very cool, thank you for uploading

[@billygoatsgruff8068]

One of my favorite albums. Gave it to a girl decades ago. Thank you for posting.

[@PeterPeter-]

How'd the girl take it

[@billygoatsgruff8068]

@@PeterPeter- she loved it

[@personwhoexists8684]

​@@billygoatsgruff8068 that's pretty dope,. Lol

[@frankalbin1957]

Nick Drake lives thru Swans - Black Eyed Dog.

[@licas63]

So Powerful as they always are. Beautiful!

[@urrrccckostan]

I listened to this album at least 1,000 times back in the 90s

[@enzogalli5506]

Excellent!!!

[@VoinKot]

super klass

[@michadobrowolski5734]

Najlepszy.

[@DrCrow1990]

will serve wonderful

[@maxiturpbalazs]

I get the feeling this live version of Amnesia evolved into M/F from the Great Annihilator; similar rhythm and guitar work

[@wesoda2484]

yeah I noticed that too, a lot of their stuff is recycled at one point or another. stuff on great annihilator can be heard in later projects

[@venusinfurs7033]

I have a feeling that M/F, from that, evolved into yum yab killers.

[@VoinKot]

best band

[@VoinKot]

swans super

[@szarzyniecszczurzynski1902]

How such an excellent track as Mother's Milk could have only a live version...? That's a crime.

[@TheMadalucard]

It does exist studio, but it was completely reworked into a solemn Jarboe piece rather than the bombastic one on here.

[@szarzyniecszczurzynski1902]

@@TheMadalucard Of course, I know Jarboe's rendition from The Great Annihilator, which is pure excellence btw, but I was talking about studio version of this kind of powerful, driving rendition of the song like above. So still a crime as for me:) It is just missing on Love of Life album.

[@Dreadmoth]

This version of power and sacrifice is godly

[@wdks4847]

Is it me or Mother_Father was inspired in this version of amnesiac?

[@whereami2700]

I was thinking the exact same thing! The intro for it sounded just like Mother_Father

[@Skullkan6]

"oh no im dying bleh" ~Man That Gira Killed On Stage

[@ofstsld6488]

honest to God I forgot I wrote that

[@zachary-schmidt]

Play Omnipotent at 1.25 speed

[@talamit4403]

Just found a cassette of this is my house lol

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

Dude

[@talamit4403]

Yeah I was like what is this I’ve never heard of this swans record and then I looked it up very awesome

[@CharlieMessing]

Did someone make a copy for you? THis one was CDs only, thought I...

[@talamit4403]

@@CharlieMessing nope my dad just bought it years ago

[@CharlieMessing]

@@talamit4403 At first I mistook it for "Deliquescence" so my bad!

[@dukeon]

Fucking gem

[@wompratadvocate7245]

Reminds me of A Tribe Called Quest

[@PeterPeter-]

How

[@wdks4847]

@@PeterPeter- In the cover art there is a person painted red and green lol.

[@scottpearce-n4g]

i hopE they come to venura, santa barbara area SOON. ILL BRING THE SHROOOMS

[@naturphilosophie1]

Who played guitar on this?

[@koollegged5739]

Clinton Steele, and Kristof Hahn.

[@woah3157]

@@koollegged5739no gira? So only vocals during this era?

[@koollegged5739]

@@woah3157 He played acoustic, and some electric after Hahn left the tour.

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

Norman wasn’t on this?

[@moontrees10]

@@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245 No, he left after the Burning World tour

[@BlueArcStreaming]

Black Eyed Dog is the greatest

[@stoneface4819]

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