On January 23, 1995, “Young God” label released “The Great Annihilator”, the ninth Swans (The) studio album. It was recorded February 1993 – June 1994, and was produced by Michael Gira.

Personnel:

• Michael Gira – vocals, guitars, sounds
• Jarboe – lead and backing vocals, organ, keyboards, sounds
• Norman Westberg – electric guitar
• Clinton Steele – guitars
• Nicky Skopelitis – guitar
• John Sarfell – piano
• Larry Seven – double bass
• Algis Kizys– bass
• Bill Rieflin– drums, percussion, guitars, loops, sounds
• Ted Parsons– drums
• Martin Atkins – hand drums

All tracks by Michael Gira, except where noted.

1. In
2. I Am the Sun
3. She Lives
4. Celebrity Lifestyle
5. Mother / Father
6. Blood Promise
7. Mind / Body / Light / Sound
8. My Buried Child – lyrics Michael Gira, music Michael Gira, Jarboe
9. Warm
10. Alcohol the Seed
11. Killing for Company
12. Mother’s Milk
13. Where Does a Body End?
14. Telepathy
15. The Great Annihilator
16. Out – Michael Gira, Jarboe