Omniscience (album)
| Omniscience | ||||
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| Live album by | ||||
| Released | 1992 | |||
| Recorded | 1992 | |||
| Length | 57:00 | |||
| Label | Young God | |||
| Producer | Michael Gira | |||
| Swans chronology | ||||
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Omniscience is the fifth live album by the American experimental rock band Swans. It was recorded from shows on their 1992 world tour. It is out of print and has never been reissued. The front cover photograph is by Larry Lame with many Deryk Thomas paintings in the booklet.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [1] |
| Spin Alternative Record Guide | 5/10[2] |
Trouser Press called it "a nicely-presented live document".[3] Allmusic critic Ned Raggett wrote: "Ending with a fine version of "God Bless America" [sic] and the new, slow-grinding "Omnipotent," Omniscience is yet another excellent addition to Swans' body of work."[1]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Michael Gira, except "Black Eyed Dog," written by Nick Drake.
| No. | Title | Also on | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mother's Milk" | The Great Annihilator (1995) | 4:39 |
| 2. | "Pow R Sac" | White Light from the Mouth of Infinity (1991) (as "Power and Sacrifice") | 3:38 |
| 3. | "Will Serve" | White Light from the Mouth of Infinity (as "Will We Survive") | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Her" | Love of Life (1992) | 8:43 |
| 5. | "Black Eyed Dog" | None | 3:35 |
| 6. | "Amnesia" | Love of Life | 6:20 |
| 7. | "Love of Life" | Love of Life | 8:33 |
| 8. | "(----)" | Love of Life | 2:28 |
| 9. | "Other Side of the World" | Love of Life (as "The Other Side of the World") | 4:00 |
| 10. | "Rutting" | None | 1:52 |
| 11. | "God Loves America" | Love of Life | 6:34 |
| 12. | "Omnipotent" | None | 2:57 |
| Total length: | 57:00 | ||
Personnel
- Michael Gira – vocals, guitar
- Jarboe – vocals, keyboards
- Clinton Steele – guitar
- Algis Kizys – bass guitar
- Vincent Signorelli – drums
References
- ^ a b Raggett, Ned. "Omniscience". Allmusic. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
- ^ Newman, Andy (1995). "Swans". In Weisbard, Eric; Marks, Craig (eds.). Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. pp. 390–391. ISBN 0-679-75574-8.
- ^ Leland, John; Sheridan, david; Kenny, Glenn; Frampton, Scott. "trouserpress.com :: Swans". trouserpress.com. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
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