Filth

by Swans

Filth cover art

Marking the band's full-length debut, 'Filth' is a work of primal, repetitive noise rock built upon a dual-drummer and dual-bassist lineup that produces a grinding, kinetic, and punishing sound. Michael Gira's bellowing vocals explore themes of power, social decay, and corruption with a confrontational directness reflective of the dying New York no wave scene from which it emerged. The album's abrasive textures and deliberate hostility were foundational for later industrial, sludge, and noise-rock genres.

Genres

  • Noise Rock
  • Industrial Rock
  • Punk

Tracklist

  1. Stay Here
  2. Big Strong Boss
  3. Blackout
  4. Power For Power
  5. Freak
  6. Right Wrong
  7. Thank You
  8. Weakling
  9. Gang