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Universal acclaim- based on 71 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 64 out of 71
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Mixed: 3 out of 71
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Negative: 4 out of 71
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Sep 15, 2019The perfect way to end this era of Swan's discography. More meditative and transcendental than the rest, the band creates massive soundscapes that captivate the listener and feel biblical in scale.
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Oct 27, 2016The Glowing Man is the best album I've heard in years. Gira and his talented group of musical alchemists created a perfect piece of music. I could gush on and on about this project, but a 10 will suffice for now.
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Aug 18, 2016The more that I listen to this album, the more that I realize that it is my favorite album in the 3 album trilogy that has comprised the latest era of Swans. This album, in its most abrupt moments kicks ass, but also leaves you with a sense of calmness. This is heavy music that isn't exactly aggressive, but peacefully chaotic and beautiful. One of the best albums of the year so far.
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Aug 20, 2016
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Dec 28, 2019
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Jan 28, 2021The more i listen the more i realise that swans have absolutely nailed the final instalment of the current era of their discography. This album achieves the trademark tribal, marching feel of Swans, but takes a new twist with a spacey, levitating feel. The way such aggressive cacophonies of sound can be so calming leaves this album deserving of a 10.
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Jun 9, 2021Not only my favourite album from the trilogy, but also my favourite album by Swans. WLFTMOI, SFTB, The Seer and To Be Kind and are brilliant, but this is just perfection at it's core!
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Aug 29, 2023As good if not better than their previous effort. I particularly love the reliance on ambiance.
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Jul 29, 2016Consolidation more than innovation, The Glowing Man still presents the current incarnation of Swans in its best light, as if this is the record the band has been working toward these past seven years.
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Jul 28, 2016With a running time of just under two hours, The Glowing Man may prove too punishing for some but those willing to invest time in its fiery depths will discover yet another remarkable Swans album.
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Jul 11, 2016While their long, drawn-out, circling dark clouds remain potent, ultimately The Glowing Man is the weakest of the three powerful epics they've released since 2012. It can be muted and jammy, the build-ups are not as dramatic and it brings little in new ideas for Gira's dead-eyed yowl.