White Light from the Mouth of Infinity | ||||
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Released | 1991 | |||
Recorded | September 1990 – February 1991 | |||
Studio | B. Monster Studios, New York City, United States | |||
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Length | 69:19 | |||
Label | Young God | |||
Producer | Michael Gira | |||
Swans chronology | ||||
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White Light from the Mouth of Infinity is the seventh album by the American experimental rock band Swans.[3][4] It was released in 1991, through the record label Young God. The band supported the album with a North American tour.[5]
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.
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [6] |
Los Angeles Times | [7] |
Mojo | [8] |
Pitchfork | 7.9/10[9] |
Spin Alternative Record Guide | 5/10[10] |
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."[7]
AllMusic described the album as "stunning" and a "clear starting point for the second half of Swans' unique career."[6]
All tracks are written by Michael Gira
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Better Than You" | 5:51 |
2. | "Power and Sacrifice" | 5:37 |
3. | "You Know Nothing" | 5:46 |
4. | "Song for Dead Time" | 5:24 |
5. | "Will We Survive" | 6:51 |
6. | "Love Will Save You" | 6:06 |
7. | "Failure" | 6:20 |
8. | "Song for the Sun" | 5:03 |
9. | "Miracle of Love" | 6:43 |
10. | "When She Breathes" | 5:03 |
11. | "Why Are We Alive?" | 5:29 |
12. | "The Most Unfortunate Lie" | 5:02 |
Total length: | 69:19 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Better Than You" | 5:51 |
2. | "Power and Sacrifice" | 5:36 |
3. | "You Know Nothing" | 5:46 |
4. | "Song for Dead Time" (alternate version) | 4:58 |
5. | "Will We Survive" (edited version) | 5:59 |
6. | "Love Will Save You" | 6:06 |
7. | "Failure" | 6:20 |
8. | "Song for the Sun" | 5:03 |
9. | "Miracle of Love" | 6:43 |
10. | "Blind" (bonus track on reissue) | 4:31 |
11. | "When She Breathes" (alternate version) | 4:31 |
12. | "Why Are We Alive?" (extended version) | 6:00 |
13. | "The Most Unfortunate Lie" | 5:02 |
Total length: | 72:26 |
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[11] | 195 |
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