Members
- Michael Giralead vocals, original · 2010current
- Christopher Pravdicakeyboard · 2019current
- Dana Schechterelectric bass guitar · 2019current
- Kristof Hahnbackground vocals · 2019current
- Larry Mullinspercussion · 2019current
- Phil Puleobackground vocals · 2019current
- Norman Westbergguitar · 2024current
- Lary Sevencurrent
- Daniel Galli‐Duanisaxophone · 1981–1982
- Jonathan Kanepercussion · 1981–1983
- Bob Pezzolaguitar · 1982–1983
- Dan Braunbass guitar · 1982–1982
- Jonathan Tesslerpercussion · 1982–1982
- Michael Giralead vocals, original · 1982–1997
- Roli Mosimannpercussion · 1982–1984
- Sue Hanelguitar · 1982–1982
Thurston Moorebass guitar · 1982–1982- Harry Crosbybass guitar · 1983–1986
- Norman Westbergguitar · 1983–1990
- Ivan Nahemdrums (drum set) · 1984–1985
- John Hooddrums (drum set) · 1984–1984
- Ronaldo Gonzalezdrums (drum set) · 1985–1987
- Ted Parsonspercussion · 1985–1987
- Algis Kizysbass guitar · 1986–1988
- Jarboelead vocals · 1986–1997
- Kristof Hahnbackground vocals · 1988–1992
- Sami Kumpulainenbass guitar · 1988–1988
- Jason Asnesbass guitar · 1989–1989
- Vinnie Signorellipercussion · 1989–1992
- Virgil Moorefielddrums (drum set) · 1989–1989
- Anton Fierdrums (drum set) · 1990–1991
- Clint Steeleacoustic guitar · 1990–1998
- Jenny Wadebass guitar · 1990–1991
- Algis Kizysbass guitar · 1991–1995
- Ted Parsonspercussion · 1991–1991
- Bill Rieflindrums (drum set) · 1993–1996
- Norman Westbergguitar · 1993–1995
- Ted Parsonspercussion · 1993–1995
- Joe Goldringguitar · 1995–1996
- Larry Mullinspercussion · 1995–1996
- Vudiguitar · 1995–1996
- Bill Bronsonbass guitar · 1997–1997
- Phil Puleobackground vocals · 1997–1997
- Christopher Pravdicakeyboard · 2010–2017
- Kristof Hahnbackground vocals · 2010–2017
- Norman Westbergguitar · 2010–2017
- Phil Puleodrums (drum set) · 2010–2017
- Thor Harrispercussion · 2010–2016
- Paul Wallfischkeyboard · 2016–2017
- Thor Harrispercussion · 2017–2017
- Yoyo Röhmdouble bass · 2019–2019
- Ben Frostsynthesizer · 2020–2020
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Discography
Birthing2025
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The Beggar2023
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leaving meaning.2019
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The Glowing Man2016
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To Be Kind2014
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The Seer2012
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My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky2010
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Forever Burned2003
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Filth / Body to Body, Job to Job2000
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Cop / Young God / Greed / Holy Money1999
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Various Failures 1988–19921999
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Children of God / World of Skin1997
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Soundtracks for the Blind1996
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The Great Annihilator1995
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Love of Life1992
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Cop / Young God1992
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Greed / Holy Money1992
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White Light From the Mouth of Infinity1991
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Body to Body, Job to Job1991
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The Burning World1989
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Children of God1987
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Greed1986
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Holy Money1986
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Cop1984
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Filth1983
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- Young God Records
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- Caroline Records
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- Atavistic
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- Invisible
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- Neutral Records
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- MCA Records
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- EMI
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- Uni
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- Some Bizzare
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- Mute Records
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- Virgin Records
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- Homestead Records
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: The Swans, The World of Skin, 스완스
Swans are an American experimental rock band formed in 1981 by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. One of the few acts to emerge from the New York City–based no wave scene and stay intact into the next decade, Swans have become recognized for an ever-changing sound, exploring genres such as noise rock, post-punk, industrial and post-rock. Initially, their music was known for its sonic brutality and misanthropic lyrics. Following the addition of singer, songwriter and keyboardist Jarboe in 1986, Swans began to incorporate melody and intricacy into their music. Jarboe remained the band's only constant member with Gira and semi-constant guitarist Norman Westberg until their dissolution in 1997.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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