Oxygen is an EP by American experimental rock band Swans. It was released digitally on November 25, 2014 through frontman Michael Gira's own label, Young God Records.[2]
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| Released | November 25, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–2014 | |||
| Length | 20:01 | |||
| Label | Young God/Mute[1] | |||
| Producer | Michael Gira | |||
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Background
editThe EP features four different versions of the title track "Oxygen", originally from the band's 2014 album, To Be Kind. The versions include an edit by Mute Records founder Daniel Miller, a live version recorded at Primavera Sound festival, an early version recorded at band leader Michael Gira's home studio and an acoustic version recorded at Studio Mute.[3][4]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| PopMatters | 8/10[5] |
PopMatters critic Eric Risch wrote: "Despite none of the four versions here reaching the original's length, the Oxygen EP is not fuel efficient enough for the daily commute and provides more torque than required for a Sunday drive." Risch further added: "Revealing the true horsepower behind "Oxygen", this collection should be handled by a professional driver on a closed course."[5]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Michael Gira
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oxygen" (Edit) | 3:04 |
| 2. | "Oxygen" (Live at Primavera) | 6:49 |
| 3. | "Oxygen" (Early Version) | 4:24 |
| 4. | "Oxygen" (Acoustic) | 5:44 |
| Total length: | 20:01 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oxygen" | 7:57 |
| 2. | "Oxygen" (Edit) | 3:04 |
| 3. | "Oxygen" (Live at Primavera) | 6:49 |
| 4. | "Oxygen" (Early Version) | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Oxygen" (Acoustic) | 5:24 |
| 6. | "She Loves Us" (Live) | 15:16 |
| Total length: | 43:14 | |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from Oxygen liner notes[6]
Swans
- Michael Gira – vocals, guitar, production
- Christoph Hahn – lap steel guitars, electric guitar, vocals
- Thor Harris – drums, percussion, vibes, wind instruments, vocals
- Christopher Pravdica – bass guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals
- Phil Puleo – drums, percussion, dulcimer, vocals
- Norman Westberg – guitar, vocals
Additional personnel
- Daniel Miller – editing (track 1)
- Bob Biggs – artwork
References
edit- ^ "Liturgy opening for Swans, who have a new EP & added dates". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ Terry, Josh (October 10, 2014). "Swans announce new EP, share alternate version of "Oxygen"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ Murray, Robin (October 20, 2014). "Swans Confirm 'Oxygen' EP". Clash. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ "Swans to release Oxygen EP of live, acoustic and demo versions". Fact. October 20, 2014. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ a b Risch, Eric (November 26, 2014). "Swans: Oxygen EP". PopMatters. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
- ^ Oxygen (CD liner notes). Swans. Young God Records. 2014.
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External links
edit- Oxygen EP at Swans' official Bandcamp page
- Oxygen EP on Young God Records' official website