On June 5, 1991, “Young God” label released “White Light from the Mouth of Infinity”, the seventh Swans album. It was recorded September 1990 – February 1991, at “B. Monster Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Michael Gira.

Personnel:

• Michael Gira – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards, effects, samples
• Christoph Hahn – acoustic and electric guitar
• Jarboe – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, choral and orchestral arrangements
• Jenny Wade – bass guitar
• Anton Fier – drums, drum programming
• Clinton Steele – acoustic and electric guitar
• Norman Westberg – electric guitar
• Steve Burgh – mandolin, 12-string guitar
• Nicky Skopelitis – acoustic and electric guitar, baglama, bazouki, banjo
• Vincent Signorelli – percussion
• Hahn Rowe – violin
• J. G. Thirlwell – programming, engineer, re-mix assistant, co-production
• Steve McAllister – additional programming, engineering
• Bryce Goggin – engineer
• Brian Martin – re-mixing
• Alex Armitage – re-mix assistant
• Deryk Thomas – front cover illustration
• John Sarfell – inner sleeve foldout painting
• Patricia Mooney – sleeve layout

Track listing:

All tracks by Michael Gira.

1. Better Than You
2. Power and Sacrifice
3. You Know Nothing
4. Song for Dead Time
5. Will We Survive
6. Love Will Save You
7. Failure
8. Song for the Sun
9. Miracle of Love
10. When She Breathes
11. Why Are We Alive
12. The Most Unfortunate Lie