On October 19, 1987, “Caroline” label released “Children of God”, the fifth Swans studio album. It was recorded February – March 1987, at “Sawmills Studios” in Golant, England, and was produced by Rico Conning and Michael Gira.
Personnel:
- Michael Gira – vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar, album cover concept and design
- Jarboe – vocals, backing vocals, piano, keyboards
- N. Westberg – acoustic and electric guitar
- Algis Kizys – bass
- Theodore Parsons – drums, percussion
- Wilton Barnhardt – piano
- Simon Fraser – flute
- Audrey Riley – cello
- Lindsay Cooper – oboe
- Rico Conning – engineer
- John Cornfield – engineer
- Laura Levine – photography
- Paul White/Me Company – artwork
Track listing:
- New Mind – Algis Kizys, Michael Gira, Norman Westberg, Ted Parsons
- In My Garden – Algis Kizys, Jarboe, Michael Gira
- Our Love Lies – Algis Kizys, Michael Gira, Norman Westberg
- Sex, God, Lies – Michael Gira, Norman Westberg
- Blood and Honey – Jarboe, Michael Gira
- Like a Drug (Sha La La La) – Algis Kizys, Michael Gira, Norman Westberg, Ted Parsons
- You’re Not Real, Girl – Michael Gira
- Beautiful Child – Algis Kizys, Michael Gira, Norman Westberg, Ted Parsons
- Blackmail – Jarboe, Michael Gira
- Trust Me – Jarboe, Michael Gira, Norman Westberg
- Real Love – Algis Kizys, Michael Gira, Norman Westberg
- Blind Love – Michael Gira, Norman Westberg
- Children of God – Jarboe, Michael Gira