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:

1. New Mind – Algis Kizys, Michael Gira, Norman Westberg, Ted Parsons
2. In My Garden – Algis Kizys, Jarboe, Michael Gira
3. Our Love Lies – Algis Kizys, Michael Gira, Norman Westberg
4. Sex, God, Lies – Michael Gira, Norman Westberg
5. Blood and Honey – Jarboe, Michael Gira
6. Like a Drug (Sha La La La) – Algis Kizys, Michael Gira, Norman Westberg, Ted Parsons
7. You’re Not Real, Girl – Michael Gira
8. Beautiful Child – Algis Kizys, Michael Gira, Norman Westberg, Ted Parsons
9. Blackmail – Jarboe, Michael Gira
10. Trust Me – Jarboe, Michael Gira, Norman Westberg
11. Real Love – Algis Kizys, Michael Gira, Norman Westberg
12. Blind Love – Michael Gira, Norman Westberg
13. Children of God – Jarboe, Michael Gira