The Great Annihilator
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| Studio album by Swans | ||||
| Released | January 23, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | February, 1993 – June, 1994 | |||
| Genre | Experimental rock, post-punk, industrial, gothic rock | |||
| Length | 68:06 | |||
| Label | Young God | |||
| Producer | Michael Gira | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| CMJ New Music Monthly | favorable |
| Pitchfork | 7.2/10 |
The Great Annihilator is the ninth studio album by American experimental rock band Swans. It was released on January 23, 1995, through record label Young God. The album has since been described by Gira as a companion album to his solo album Drainland; the two will be remastered and re-released in April 2017.
The Great Annihilator received a generally positive reception from critics. AllMusic called the album "an epic, incredible work of art."Trouser Press, on the other hand, wrote that the album "reveals [...] that the band is running out of ideas", commenting that is "unlikely to satisfy long-term followers. A more accessible Swans may also be a less cathartic one."
All songs by Michael Gira except "My Buried Child" (lyrics: Michael Gira, music: Michael Gira, Jarboe) and "Out" (Michael Gira, Jarboe).
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