A sprawling, overwhelming 2-CD set that served as a swan song for the band’s initial incarnation, bridging elements of their abrasive past with a newfound, if still unsettling, sense of melody and atmosphere.
- The album was largely recorded by Michael Gira and Jarboe in their home studio, with additional contributions from members of the then-current Swans lineup.
- Soundtracks for the Blind was the final album released by Swans before their initial breakup in 1997, later followed by reunion albums in the 2010s.
- The album was released on CD, cassette, and a limited edition triple LP, with the vinyl version containing additional tracks.
Swans are a New York City band whose sound has evolved through various forms of experimental rock, industrial, and noise music. At the time of Soundtracks for the Blind, they were nearing the end of their initial run, having released a string of increasingly ambitious and immersive studio albums.
Tracklist
