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Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | InBacking Vocals [Uncredited] – JarboeBass [Uncredited] – Algis Kizys*Drums [Uncredited] – Bill Rieflin*Electric Guitar [Uncredited] – Clinton Steele, Michael Gira, Norman WestbergPerformer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Jarboe, Michael Gira |
2:27 |
| 2 | I Am The SunBacking Vocals [Uncredited] – JarboeBass [Uncredited] – Algis Kizys*Drums [Uncredited], Percussion [Uncredited] – Bill Rieflin*Electric Guitar [12 String] [Uncredited], Vocals [Uncredited] – Michael GiraElectric Guitar [Uncredited] – Clinton Steele, Norman WestbergPerformer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Michael Gira, Bill Rieflin* |
3:23 |
| 3 | She Lives!Acoustic Guitar [12 String] [Uncredited] – Bill Rieflin*Acoustic Guitar [Uncredited], Vocals [Uncredited], Electric Guitar [12 String] [Uncredited] – Michael GiraBass [Uncredited] – Algis Kizys*Drums [Uncredited] – Ted ParsonsElectric Guitar [Uncredited] – Norman WestbergOrgan [Uncredited], Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – JarboePerformer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Michael Gira, Bill Rieflin* |
7:01 |
| 4 | Celebrity LifestyleBacking Vocals [Uncredited] – JarboeBass [Uncredited] – Algis Kizys*Drums [Uncredited] – Ted ParsonsElectric Guitar [12 String] [Uncredited], Vocals [Uncredited] – Michael GiraElectric Guitar [Uncredited] – Norman Westberg |
4:10 |
| 5 | Mother/FatherBass [Uncredited] – Algis Kizys*Drums [Uncredited] – Bill Rieflin*Electric Guitar [Uncredited] – Clinton Steele, Michael Gira, Norman WestbergPerformer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Michael GiraVocals [Uncredited], Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – Jarboe |
4:07 |
| 6 | Blood PromiseAcoustic Guitar [Uncredited], Vocals [Uncredited] – Michael GiraElectric Guitar [Uncredited] – Norman WestbergKeyboards [Uncredited] – JarboePerformer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Jarboe, Michael Gira |
4:15 |
| 7 | Mind/Body/Light/SoundBass [Uncredited] – Algis Kizys*Drums [Uncredited] – Bill Rieflin*Electric Guitar [Uncredited] – Michael Gira, Norman WestbergOrgan [Uncredited], Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – JarboeVocals [Uncredited], Performer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Michael Gira |
4:52 |
| 8 | My Buried ChildDrums [Hand Drum] [Uncredited] – Martin AtkinsElectric Guitar [Uncredited], Performer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Michael GiraMusic By [Uncredited], Vocals [Uncredited], Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – Jarboe |
2:58 |
| 9 | WarmAcoustic Guitar [Uncredited], Performer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Michael GiraElectric Guitar [Uncredited] – Clinton SteeleGuitar [Uncredited] – Nicky SkopelitisPiano [Uncredited] – John SarfellVocals [Uncredited] – Jarboe |
4:54 |
| 10 | Alcohol The SeedBass [Uncredited] – Algis Kizys*Drums [Uncredited] – Bill Rieflin*Electric Guitar [12 String] [Uncredited], Vocals [Uncredited] – Michael GiraElectric Guitar [Uncredited] – Clinton Steele, Norman WestbergOrgan [Uncredited], Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – JarboePerformer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Michael Gira, Bill Rieflin* |
3:29 |
| 11 | Killing For CompanyBacking Vocals [Uncredited], Organ [Uncredited] – JarboeBass [Uncredited] – Algis Kizys*Drums [Uncredited], Percussion [Uncredited] – Bill Rieflin*Electric Guitar [12 String] [Uncredited], Vocals [Uncredited] – Michael GiraElectric Guitar [Uncredited] – Clinton Steele, Norman WestbergPerformer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Michael Gira, Bill Rieflin* |
6:55 |
| 12 | Mother's MilkAcoustic Guitar [Uncredited], Performer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Michael GiraElectric Guitar [Uncredited] – Michael Gira, Norman WestbergGuitar [Drone] [Uncredited] – Clinton SteeleVocals [Uncredited], Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – Jarboe |
2:26 |
| 13 | Where Does A Body End?Bass [Uncredited] – Algis Kizys*Drums [Uncredited], Acoustic Guitar [12 String] [Uncredited] – Bill Rieflin*Electric Guitar [12 String] [Uncredited], Vocals [Uncredited], Performer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Michael GiraElectric Guitar [Uncredited] – Clinton Steele, Norman WestbergOrgan [Uncredited], Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – Jarboe |
3:42 |
| 14 | TelepathyBass [Uncredited] – Algis Kizys*Drums [Uncredited] – Bill Rieflin*Electric Guitar [12 String] [Uncredited], Vocals [Uncredited], Performer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Michael GiraElectric Guitar [Uncredited] – Clinton Steele, Norman WestbergKeyboards [Uncredited], Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – Jarboe |
6:11 |
| 15 | The Great AnnihilatorBass [Uncredited] – Algis Kizys*Drums [Uncredited] – Ted ParsonsDrums [Uncredited], Loops [Uncredited] – Bill Rieflin*Electric Guitar [Uncredited] – Clinton Steele, Michael Gira, Norman WestbergKeyboards [Uncredited], Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – JarboeVocals [Uncredited], Performer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Michael Gira |
4:53 |
| 16 | OutDouble Bass [Uncredited] – Larry Seven*Music By [Uncredited], Vocals [Uncredited], Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – JarboePerformer [Sounds] [Uncredited] – Michael Gira |
2:24 |
Credits
- Design, Lyrics By [Uncredited], Music By [Uncredited], Producer [Uncredited] – Michael Gira
- Drum Programming [Additional Rhythm Sequencing] [Uncredited] – Jim Marcus, Bill Rieflin*
- Drum Programming [Additional Rhythm Sequencing] [Uncredited], Engineer [Uncredited] – Scott Ramsayer
- Engineer [Mastering] [Uncredited] – Jay O'Rourke
- Engineer [Uncredited] – Bryce Goggin, Fred Breitberg, Larry Seven*, Van Christie
- Engineer [Uncredited], Engineer [Mixing] [Uncredited] – Martin Bisi
- Mastered By [Additional] [Uncredited] – Martin Atkins
Notes
No cover - CD and tray card only in regular jewel case. No credits are listed. Credits listed here are copied from the commercial release.Inside tray contains a discography of both official Swans releases, bootleg live recordings, Swans related releases and Gira and Jarboe solo recordings.
The release date Jan. 23rd, 1995 is given on the disc and on back cover
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): DISQUE AMERIC 0CBZ3INV35PROMO
- Other (Printed on center ring): Manufactured and Distributed By Touch and Go Records
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGCD 009, 381.0571.2 | Swans | The Great Annihilator (CD, Album) | Young God Records, Young God Records | YGCD 009, 381.0571.2 | Europe | 1994 |
| YG59 | Swans | The Great Annihilator (2xLP, Album, RE, RM) | Young God Records | YG59 | US | 2017 |
| YG CD 009 | Swans | The Great Annihilator (Cass, Album, Promo) | Vital | YG CD 009 | UK | 1994 |
| INV 035-2 | Swans | The Great Annihilator (CD, Album) | Invisible | INV 035-2 | US | 1994 |
| INV 035-4 | Swans | The Great Annihilator (Cass, Album) | Invisible | INV 035-4 | US | 1994 |











