Children of God is the fifth studio album by American post-punk band Swans. The album marks a change in direction from Swans' early work. More tracks utilize acoustic guitars and more melodic vocals. The lyrics also focus more prominently on religious themes.
Personnel
Michael Gira – vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar, album cover concept and design, production
Jarboe – vocals, backing vocals, piano, keyboards
N. Westberg – electric guitar, acoustic guitar
Algis Kizys – bass
Theodore Parsons –...
Children of God is the fifth studio album by American post-punk band Swans. The album marks a change in direction from Swans' early work. More tracks utilize acoustic guitars and more melodic vocals. The lyrics also focus more prominently on religious themes.
Personnel
Michael Gira – vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar, album cover concept and design, production
Jarboe – vocals, backing vocals, piano, keyboards
N. Westberg – electric guitar, acoustic guitar
Algis Kizys – bass
Theodore Parsons – drums, percussion
Additional personnel
Simon Fraser – flute on "In My Garden"
Audrey Riley – cello on "Like a Drug (Sha La La La)"
Lindsay Cooper – oboe on "Blackmail" and "Trust Me"
William Barnhardt – piano on "Blackmail"
Technical
Rico Conning – production, engineering
John Cornfield – engineering
Laura Levine – sleeve photography
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