Various Failures

by Swans

Various Failures cover art

Released shortly after the band's initial dissolution, 'Various Failures' compiles tracks spanning Swans' highly atmospheric, gothic-folk era between 1988 and 1992. Focusing heavily on material from 'White Light from the Mouth of Infinity' and 'Love of Life', the sprawling double album highlights Michael Gira and Jarboe's shift away from brutal industrial noise toward sweeping, apocalyptic neofolk. The collection acts as a haunting epitaph for their critically acclaimed middle period.

Genres

  • Neofolk
  • Gothic Rock
  • Post-Punk

Tracklist

  1. Miracle Of Love
  2. Black Eyed Dog
  3. The Golden Boy That Was Swallowed By The Sea
  4. (-)
  5. I Remember Who You Are
  6. Her
  7. No Cruel Angel
  8. When She Breathes
  9. Why Are We Alive?
  10. The Child's Right
  11. (-)
  12. The Other Side Of The World
  13. Song For Dead Time [mg vers.]
  14. Love Will Save You
  15. Blind
  16. Unfortunate Lie [Instrumental Version]
  17. Was He Ever Alive?
  18. Failure
  19. Identity
  20. The Sound of Freedom
  21. Trust Me
  22. Better Than You
  23. Saved
  24. Will We Survive?
  25. Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes
  26. God Damn The Sun
  27. Eyes Of Nature
  28. You Know Everything
  29. Song For Dead Time [J Version]
  30. Picture Of Maryanne
  31. Amnesia
  32. Dream Dream
  33. Please Remember Me