The opening track to the new Swans triple-LP 'To Be Kind'; a slow-burner that builds from a minimal, hypnotic trance to a violent, cathartic crescendo. Epic.
Number 14 in my albums of 2014 is "To Be Kind" by Swans. I was a bit late coming to this album, buying it mainly on the good reviews and appearances in Best of Year lists. Not the easiest of listens with 10 long songs lasting around 2 hours, but definitely one that is worth persevering with. At just over 8 minutes, this is one of the shorter tracks on the album.
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