To Be Kind: Difference between revisions
Littlecarmen (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
mNo edit summary |
||
| Line 18: | Line 18: | ||
== Background == |
== Background == |
||
The album was produced by [[Michael Gira]] and recorded by [[John Congleton]] at [[Sonic Ranch]], the world's largest residential recording studio complex, in [[Tornillo, Texas]], 30 miles from [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]] and at Congleton's studio in [[Dallas]]. Swans began rehearsing at Sonic Ranch in October 2013 and began recording soon after, they finished mixing with Congleton in December in Dallas. Most of the music was developed while touring in 2012 and 2013. The album features special guests [[St. Vincent (musician)|St. Vincent]], [[Cold Specks]], [[Little Annie]] and Bill Rieflin.<ref name=mute>{{cite web|title=Swans Sign to Mute, announce new album ‘To Be Kind’ – out 12 May. Announce Michael Gira solo acoustic EU tour.|url=http://mute.com/mute/sign-to-mute-announce-new-album-to-be-kind-out-12-may-announce-michael-gira-solo-acoustic-eu-tour|work=[[Mute Records]]|accessdate=January 28, 2014}}</ref> |
The album was produced by [[Michael Gira]] and recorded by [[John Congleton]] at [[Sonic Ranch]], the world's largest residential recording studio complex, in [[Tornillo, Texas]], 30 miles from [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]] and at Congleton's studio in [[Dallas]]. Swans began rehearsing at Sonic Ranch in October 2013 and began recording soon after, they finished mixing with Congleton in December in Dallas. Most of the music was developed while touring in 2012 and 2013. The album features special guests [[St. Vincent (musician)|St. Vincent]], [[Cold Specks]], [[Little Annie]] and ]]Bill Rieflin]].<ref name=mute>{{cite web|title=Swans Sign to Mute, announce new album ‘To Be Kind’ – out 12 May. Announce Michael Gira solo acoustic EU tour.|url=http://mute.com/mute/sign-to-mute-announce-new-album-to-be-kind-out-12-may-announce-michael-gira-solo-acoustic-eu-tour|work=[[Mute Records]]|accessdate=January 28, 2014}}</ref> |
||
== Confirmed tracks == |
== Confirmed tracks == |
||
Revision as of 03:13, 29 January 2014
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
To Be Kind is an upcoming studio album by American experimental band Swans, scheduled to be released on May 13, 2014. It will be available as a triple vinyl album, a double CD, and a 2 CD deluxe edition that will include a live DVD as well as a digital download.[1][2][3]
Background
The album was produced by Michael Gira and recorded by John Congleton at Sonic Ranch, the world's largest residential recording studio complex, in Tornillo, Texas, 30 miles from El Paso and at Congleton's studio in Dallas. Swans began rehearsing at Sonic Ranch in October 2013 and began recording soon after, they finished mixing with Congleton in December in Dallas. Most of the music was developed while touring in 2012 and 2013. The album features special guests St. Vincent, Cold Specks, Little Annie and ]]Bill Rieflin]].[4]
Confirmed tracks
Personnel
- Swans[4]
- Michael Gira - producer
- Christoph Hahn
- Thor Harris
- Christopher Pravdica
- Phil Puleo
- Norman Westberg
- Additional musicians[4]
- Cold Specks - vocals on "Bring the Sun"
- Little Annie - vocals on "Some Things We Do"
- Bill Rieflin - additional drums, synthesizer, piano, electrical guitar
- St. Vincent - vocals
- Technical[4]
References
- ^ "Swans Announce New Album To Be Kind Featuring St. Vincent, Michael Gira Announces Solo Tour". Pitchfork Media. 27 January 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ^ "Swans Announce Double Album To Be Kind". Stereogum. 27 January 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ^ "Swans announce new album, To Be Kind, featuring St. Vincent". Consequence of Sound. 27 January 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f "Swans Sign to Mute, announce new album 'To Be Kind' – out 12 May. Announce Michael Gira solo acoustic EU tour". Mute Records. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
 | This 2010s album–related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |