The Beggar is the eleventh studio album by Swans, a sprawling double album that finds the band delving into new territory with a more varied and often surprisingly delicate sonic palette.
- The album was self-produced by Michael Gira and recorded with their longtime collaborators, many of whom have been with the band since their 2010 reunion.
- The Beggar was released on Mute Records, a label with a long history of working with innovative and boundary-pushing artists.
- The album clocks in at over 2 hours and features a guest appearance from Anna von Hausswolff on the track "Los Amigos Promises."
Swans is a rock band founded in New York City in 1982, known for their intense, often abrasive sound and prolific output. They disbanded in 1997, only to reform in 2010 with a renewed focus on epic, immersive compositions.
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