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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Swans . Trouser Press . 14 November 2023.
  2. Unsworth . Cathi . White Light from the Mouth of Infinity by Swans . Melody Maker . Apr 27, 1991 . 68 . 17 . 36.
  3. News: Buttars . Lori . Swans dive into town . The Salt Lake Tribune . 24 Apr 1992 . D6.