Released 1999 Release date 1999 Label Sonica Factory | Length 71:22 | |
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Genres Experimental rock, Post-rock Similar How I Loved You, We Are Him, Everything Is Good Here/Ple, Akron/Family & Angels of Light, We Were Alive! | ||
The angels of light new mother full album
New Mother is the debut studio album by American folk music act, Angels of Light. It was released in 1999 via frontman Michael Gira's own record label Young God Records, immediately after Michael Gira disbanded his previous band, Swans. The album features contributions from various musicians, including violinist Hahn Rowe, Rasputina band cellist Julia Kent, drummer Thor Harris, composer Joe McGinty and ex-Swans members Bill Rieflin, Phil Puleo and Bill Bronson.
Contents
- The angels of light new mother full album
- The angels of light praise your name wmv
- Critical reception
- Personnel
- Songs
- References
The album contains versions of some songs that were performed live during Swans final tour, including "The Man With the Silver Tongue" and "Not Alone". The Michael Gira solo album Solo Recording at Home contains an outtake from the recordings session for this album, on the song "God's Servant".
The angels of light praise your name wmv
Critical reception
Ned Raggett of Allmusic gave the album a positive review, stating: "No less than 19 musicians participated in the creation of New Mother, and the fact that Gira was able to synthesize their efforts and create such a powerful debut bodes well for his future efforts in this vein." He also wrote that the record "draws on a juxtaposition of lush '60s American and European pop orchestration." Jordan N. Mamone of CMJ also praised the album, writing: "While many of the Swans' attempts at levity sounded forced and gothic, the Angels of Light shine naturally, with poise and stunning clarity." He subsequently included the album in his "Top Ten Picks" list.
Personnel
Songs
1Fragment0:32
2Praise Your Name4:49
3New Mother4:36