• Source: Oxygen (Swans EP)

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.




Background


The 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.




Critical reception



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."




Track listing






Personnel


Credits adapted from Oxygen liner notes
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






External links


Oxygen EP at Swans' official Bandcamp page
Oxygen EP on Young God Records' official website

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