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10: Swans – To Be Kind
I’m very new to the genre of post-rock. While I’ve listened to related genres on occasions, my first experience with it came earlier this year when I listened to Swans’ 2012 release The Seer. That album just floored me, and I would recommend it to anybody looking for something different.
I’m not quite as amazed by their follow-up, To Be Kind, but perhaps that’s just because the element of surprise is gone. But one thing that is clear to me is that To Be Kind is a fantastically atmospheric release. Although it’s far from an easy listen (I have to admit, I’ve only listened to it 3 times since it’s May release) it is very rewarding to those who are able get through over two hours of experimental, repetitive post-rock.