White Light from the Mouth of Infinity explained
| White Light from the Mouth of Infinity |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Swans |
| Cover: | Swans whitelightfromthemouthofinfinity.jpg |
| Alt: | An illustration of an anthropomorphic rabbit standing in a field, holding a carrot. |
| Released: | 1991 |
| Recorded: | September 1990 – February 1991 |
| Studio: | B. Monster Studios, New York City, United States |
| Length: | 69:19 |
| Label: | Young God |
| Producer: | Michael Gira |
| Prev Title: | Anonymous Bodies in an Empty Room |
| Prev Year: | 1990 |
| Next Title: | Body to Body, Job to Job |
| Next Year: | 1991 |
White Light from the Mouth of Infinity is the seventh album by the American experimental rock band Swans.[1] [2] It was released in 1991, through the record label Young God. The band supported the album with a North American tour.[3]
In 2015, it was remastered and made available digitally and in a 3CD (and 3LP) set along with Love of Life and an album of bonus tracks.
Critical reception
The Los Angeles Times wrote that Michael Gira's "search for heaven and hell—in both mind and body—continues on its fascinating, sometimes harrowing way."
AllMusic described the album as "stunning" and a "clear starting point for the second half of Swans' unique career."
Personnel
- Michael Gira – vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards, effects, samples, production
- Jarboe – vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, choral and orchestral arrangements
- Christoph Hahn – acoustic and electric guitar
- Clinton Steele – acoustic and electric guitar
- Norman Westberg – electric guitar on "Better than You"
- Jenny Wade – bass guitar
- Anton Fier – drums, drum programming
- Nicky Skopelitis – acoustic and electric guitar, baglama, bazouki, banjo
- Vincent Signorelli – percussion
- Hahn Rowe – violin
- Steve Burgh – mandolin, 12-string guitar
- J. G. Thirlwell – engineering, re-mix assistance, programming and co-production on "Power and Sacrifice"
- Bryce Goggin – engineering
- Steve McAllister – engineering, programming (additional)
- Deryk Thomas – front cover illustration
- John Sarfell – inner sleeve foldout painting
- Patricia Mooney – sleeve layout
- Brian Martin – re-mixing
- Alex Armitage – re-mix assistance
Notes and References
- Web site: Swans . Trouser Press . 14 November 2023.
- Unsworth . Cathi . White Light from the Mouth of Infinity by Swans . Melody Maker . Apr 27, 1991 . 68 . 17 . 36.
- News: Buttars . Lori . Swans dive into town . The Salt Lake Tribune . 24 Apr 1992 . D6.
