Gira created a CD worth of what he refers to as 'rough' material which will be the source material for the forthcoming Swans album. I ordered the album, plus the DVD and artwork... and the forthcoming album.
And guess what was waiting for me when I got home tonight... An envelope with 'Thanks Mike!!' in thick black letters scrawled across the back of it. Once I opened it up, you are presented with this palpable sense of energy and enthusiasm. It's infectious!
There is a request not to copy the album all over the place on the sleeve notes. Given that Gira has expressly created this album to raise money for the new Swans album it begs the question what kind of tosser would post up the material on the 'net. And yet amongst the 1000 copies sold it seems inevitable. If that is you, then you should have 'muppet' tattooed across your forehead.
I am listening to the album while typing this. Bliss.
I can only hope that Gira brings Swans over to Europe. Well.. Newcastle of course :-p Unfortunately I suspect that will just be too damn expensive. But fingers crossed.
EDIT: its already online and downloadable. Tossers.
