Oxygen (Swans EP)
| Oxygen | |
|---|---|
| EP by | |
| Released | November 25, 2014 (2014年11月25日) |
| Recorded | 2013–2014 |
| Length | 20:01 |
| Label | Young God/Mute [1] |
| Producer | Michael Gira |
| Swans chronology | |
Oxygen is an EP by American experimental rock band Swans. It was released digitally on November 25, 2014 through frontman Michael Gira's own label, Young God Records.[2]
Background
[edit ]The EP features four different versions of the title track "Oxygen", originally from the band's 2014 album, To Be Kind . The versions include an edit by Mute Records founder Daniel Miller, a live version recorded at Primavera Sound festival, an early version recorded at band leader Michael Gira's home studio and an acoustic version recorded at Studio Mute.[3] [4]
Critical reception
[edit ]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| PopMatters | 8/10[5] |
PopMatters critic Eric Risch wrote: "Despite none of the four versions here reaching the original's length, the Oxygen EP is not fuel efficient enough for the daily commute and provides more torque than required for a Sunday drive." Risch further added: "Revealing the true horsepower behind "Oxygen", this collection should be handled by a professional driver on a closed course."[5]
Track listing
[edit ]All tracks are written by Michael Gira
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oxygen" (Edit) | 3:04 |
| 2. | "Oxygen" (Live at Primavera) | 6:49 |
| 3. | "Oxygen" (Early Version) | 4:24 |
| 4. | "Oxygen" (Acoustic) | 5:44 |
| Total length: | 20:01 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oxygen" | 7:57 |
| 2. | "Oxygen" (Edit) | 3:04 |
| 3. | "Oxygen" (Live at Primavera) | 6:49 |
| 4. | "Oxygen" (Early Version) | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Oxygen" (Acoustic) | 5:24 |
| 6. | "She Loves Us" (Live) | 15:16 |
| Total length: | 43:14 | |
Personnel
[edit ]Credits adapted from Oxygen liner notes[6]
Swans
- Michael Gira – vocals, guitar, production
- Christoph Hahn – lap steel guitars, electric guitar, vocals
- Thor Harris – drums, percussion, vibes, wind instruments, vocals
- Christopher Pravdica – bass guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals
- Phil Puleo – drums, percussion, dulcimer, vocals
- Norman Westberg – guitar, vocals
Additional personnel
- Daniel Miller – editing (track 1)
- Bob Biggs – artwork
References
[edit ]- ^ "Liturgy opening for Swans, who have a new EP & added dates". BrooklynVegan . Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ Terry, Josh (October 10, 2014). "Swans announce new EP, share alternate version of "Oxygen"". Consequence of Sound . Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ Murray, Robin (October 20, 2014). "Swans Confirm 'Oxygen' EP". Clash . Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ "Swans to release Oxygen EP of live, acoustic and demo versions". Fact . October 20, 2014. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ a b Risch, Eric (November 26, 2014). "Swans: Oxygen EP". PopMatters . Retrieved December 6, 2014.
- ^ Oxygen (CD liner notes). Swans. Young God Records. 2014.
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External links
[edit ]- Oxygen EP at Swans' official Bandcamp page
- Oxygen EP on Young God Records' official website