On May 27, 1983, “Neutral” label released “Filth”, the debut Swans studio album. It was recorded in April 1983, at “Vanguard Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Michael Gira and Roli Mosiman.
Personnel:
- Norman Westberg – guitar
- Michael Gira – vocals, bass guitar, lyrics, tapes
- Harry Crosby – bass guitar
- Jonathan Kane – drums, percussion
- Roli Mosimann – drums, percussion, tapes
- Jonathan Tessler – electronics, tapes, loops
- Sonda Andersson – mechanicals
- Mark Berry – engineer
- Paul A. Taylor – layout
- Catherine Ceresole – photography
- Nicolas Ceresole – photography
- Lee Ranaldo – photography
Track listing:
All lyrics by Michael Gira, all music Michael Gira, Jonathan Kane, Roli Mosimann, Norman Westberg and Harry Crosby.
- Stay Here
- Big Strong Boss
- Blackout
- Power for Power
- Freak
- Right Wrong
- Thank You
- Weakling
- Gang
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