Swans 'Love Of Life' (Long Version)

Reissues of "White Light from the Mouth of Infinity" & "Love of Life" out now on Young God Records / MUTE.

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Hello, thank you for listening to our music. I hope it gives you some joy and pleasure.

I am pleased that you have discovered our music through this medium. I view this experience as the equivalent of previewing a record in a record store in days of old. However, if you wish to experience the music in its' fullest form, I would strongly encourage you to acquire it in a physical format you can bring into your home. Not only will you then be able to experience the richest version of the music sonically, but you will also be afforded the opportunity to enjoy the tangible artwork, which was conceived in tandem with the music, and serves as a further portal to experiencing the total conceptual and spiritual and emotional content of the work we have labored, lovingly, to bring to you.

I love you,

- Michael Gira / Swans / Young God Records

[personalalien]

1992..2025 At the time, just 29 years old, now 62. Does anyone know why this song is still present in my mind today? Can someone explain to me why this song is timeless for me?
Possibly because it contains so much truth and honesty that it has stuck in my brain for over 30 years. What an eyelid! Great. Simply great!

[mogel]

Gira you are a wonderful person thank you for everything.

[БориславБондаренко]

SWANS! Это что-то. Всякий раз когда их слушаю, ловлю себя на мысли. Да, Рок-н-ролл вечен!!!

[theinfinitegarden]

I don’t comment on many posts but I must here to say I am truly left speechless ! JE$

[GINOHEY]

What took me so long to discover Swans ?

[davidtalbot]

There are different songs, but there are no better songs.

[karisumataichou]

If the regular/short versions are the spring/summer versions of Love of Life, this is the dark autumn/winter version.

[isabelasuplicy]

The studio version is the best. But this s*hit is absolute fu*cking madness. Holy cazoles.

[Electrohead]

I'm really glad to finally own some of these rare albums on vinyl. It's nice too since I can get the original versions of some of the songs rather than the alternate ones on Various Failures.

[margaritam.]

At last!!! I've got my own copy of Vinyl Box Set!!! Years I was waiting the re-release!!!
That was the greatest gift for me! Thank you SWANS, for your music all of these years!!!
Happy New Year, with lot inspiration for creation!! Greetings with love and respect :)

[MortonGoldthwait]

Why in the world was this and the long version of Amnesia not the final album? I adore this.

[youtubeuserdan]

Feels like the opening song to a show.

[hansmorgenstern]

What ever happened to the trippy music video you guys did for this song? Will you ever share it?

[muchii]

Woah 6 minutes is such a long length! I wonder if the other songs are this long

[dariusstrolia]

why can't i find the video to this song that i saw on tv and made me a fan?

[watto]

Jarboe singing the hook >>>>

[dannymcfries]

Since when was 6 minutes "Long" for Swans?

[mattsmith]

i've had coworkers threaten to kill me, but i never backed down because i was to proud.

[puppetmaster]

Thanks!! I love this long version!! Yippee skippeee!!

[TheKaRaNTN]

Очень круто. Жаль, что они больше ничего не играют и не выпускают в таком стиле.