SWANS Children Of God 1987 UK 33 PROD 17 ORIGINAL 2 INNERS + MERCHANDISING SHEET
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SWANS Children Of God 1987 UK 33 PROD 17 ORIGINAL 2 INNERS + MERCHANDISING SHEET
SWANSChildren Of God
1987 UK Product Inc. (33 PROD 17) ORIGINAL 2 LP
GREAT COPY WHICH HAS SEEN LITTLE USE AND PLAYS LIKE NEW
THE TWO RECORDS ARE HOUSED IN A MATT GATEFOLD SLEEVE WITH THE ORIGINAL "33 PROD 17 SPECIAL PRICE DOUBLE LP" STICKER STILL IN PLACE
COMPLETE WITH THE TWO ORIGINAL LYRIC INNER SLEEVES
AND SWANS/SKIN MERCHANDISING INSERT
Kicking off with "New Mind" -- which, while having the same general pace of most earlier Swans songs, also sounds distinctly different with its clearer, inventive arrangement, call-and-response vocals, and Gira's declamatory but not screamed lead vocal -- Children of God finds the band making their own particular great leap forward.
The simmering changes that were apparent in the albums just before this one's release fully come to the fore, as Swans take the courage to explore both their huge-sounding, bombastic side and gentle, if often still disturbing, delicacy (due credit especially to Westberg, Kizys, and Parsons, possibly the best musical lineup Swans ever had until the final years).
The results are fascinating, ranging from the spare piano melting into ambient feedback of "In My Garden" and the twisted gospel blues of "Our Love Lies" to the acoustic guitar and organ on "You're Not Real, Girl" and the raging pounder "Beautiful Child."
Equally important, if not more so, Jarboe now assumes a full role with Gira as co-leader of the band; while all lyrics are still Gira's, the two share lead vocal duties (though aside from the title track, no duets) throughout the album. The weary, evocative croon which Gira developed into his major vocal trademark here emerges to full effect (though he can still roar with the best of them at points) while Jarboe's cool, rich tones are simply astounding, as evidenced on an even more compelling version of "Blackmail," originally from the A Screw EP.
Though Children is dedicated without any apparent irony to Jesus Christ, Gira's words remain as irreverent, challenging, and obsessed with overarching issues of religion, power, sex, love, and control as before, but with an ever-increasing depth and beauty to match the lusher musical textures. With flute, oboe, and strings adding further texturing to the often quite lovely songs created by the band, Children remains perhaps the key album of Swans' career -- the clear signpost towards their ever-more ambitious albums in the future.
Side 1:
New Mind (5:13)
In My Garden (5:34)
Our Love Lies (5:50)
Side 2:
Sex, God, Sex (6:49)
Blood And Honey (4:46)
Like A Drug (Sha La La La) (5:35)
Side 3:
You're Not Real, Girl (4:21)
Beautiful Child (5:16)
Blackmail (3:33)
Trust Me (4:58)
Side 4:
Real Love (6:20)
Blind Love (7:44)
Children Of God (4:22)
LABELS: NEAR MINT
Clean, unmarked labels with just one spindle trace per side
VINYL Visual: EXCELLENT
All four surfaces shine like-new with nothing but light brush marks from the inners and some pressing blemishes all of which have little audible consequence
VINYL Audio: EXCELLENT / EXCELLENT+ / EXCELLENT / EXCELLENT+
This once played copy sounds like-new.
Some low-level surface/light background ticks noted but nothing major or unexpected for this first pressing (which was never pristine even when new)
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT
The gatefold is crisp and sharp with just a little rub to the edges and a small tear on the opening which is barely noticeable (please see close-up photos)
INNERS: NEAR MINT
Both inners are in perfect condition with no seam splits, wear or marks
MERCHANDISING INSERT: EXCELLENT+
Apart from a crease the insert is clean and unmarked
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINERS, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Signed For delivery)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £20.00 (International Signed For delivery)
DUE TO THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES I WILL ONLY BE POSTING ONCE A WEEK ON FRIDAY
Combined Post: Additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way 1233 (GS 8.1.1 (1233))
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