I always interpreted I Was a Prisoner in your Skull’s field recording section as being the ‘narrator’s’ brain giving the monologue. A prisoner in their skull that has to show them how to do every day tasks….
For the lack of melody, I can say it’s definitely an experimental album for sure. If only every song didn’t sound like an intro and actually had “music” in it, I would probably have an easier listen to it. Not good to me, but it’s whatever, the first 10 songs are booty, if you could, please tell me why you hate or love the album cuz I really don’t get it
The recording on I Was A Prisoner In Your Skull is from a cassette that belonged to Jarboe's father who was an FBI agent and the guy talking was a criminal and he K ew he was being recorded. When he was talking about being fucked up he refers to police since they need him and the rest of the criminals in the world to make money and therefore they're more fucked up than him. I'm assuming, though, SWANS wanted us to interpret it as a track that talks about mental health
Love the enthusiasm, but after Helpless Child you said "the next track is Yum-Yab Killers"… and you skipped over "Live Through Me", which is my favorite song on the whole album. Come on, man!
Really glad to hear that someone else sheds a tear without fear every time Helpless Child starts to reach climax. That song is still the most emotionally impactful song I've ever heard.
Why do I get the feeling that the recent Swans albums tries to out do Soundtracks for the Blind? The Seer, To Be Kind, & The Hollow Man are double Album epics that feel much more organized & has structured, but I can’t help but imagine Michael Gira being envious of the band’s 1996 masterpiece that he continues to motivate himself to have less people to give high regards to Soundtracks for the Blind with his new material.
Great video man. Ive heard not an immense amount of music but more than the average person, and to me this is the best album ever recorded, with helpless child being the best song ever recorded. This album sounds like it fell from a rift in the sky, completely bizarre and uncanny.
@LoConze
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
This is one of the most confusing and interesting albums of all time
@godzilla5742
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
(Soundtracks for the Blind) is definitely an experience for sure.
@sirtoby2070
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
PSA: Never EVER listen to "I Love You This Much" before bed.
It's like something straight out of a horror game soundtrack!
@jofall91
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
I always interpreted I Was a Prisoner in your Skull’s field recording section as being the ‘narrator’s’ brain giving the monologue. A prisoner in their skull that has to show them how to do every day tasks….
@stealtarmy6195
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
For the lack of melody, I can say it’s definitely an experimental album for sure. If only every song didn’t sound like an intro and actually had “music” in it, I would probably have an easier listen to it. Not good to me, but it’s whatever, the first 10 songs are booty, if you could, please tell me why you hate or love the album cuz I really don’t get it
@smoshbooz
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
The woman talking about listening to a man masturbating is a sex caller who talks about her job.
@Yamari1
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
that album still hasn't clicked with me.
@peepnox7747
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
🙂
@fert7921
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
Why are you better than Fantano?
@Gpantis
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
The recording on I Was A Prisoner In Your Skull is from a cassette that belonged to Jarboe's father who was an FBI agent and the guy talking was a criminal and he K ew he was being recorded. When he was talking about being fucked up he refers to police since they need him and the rest of the criminals in the world to make money and therefore they're more fucked up than him. I'm assuming, though, SWANS wanted us to interpret it as a track that talks about mental health
@decalice4272
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
Blood Section blows my mind
@sevenminutestildawn
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
i was a prisoner in your skull gave me chills the first time i listened to it
@holden6104
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
Their best album? Perhaps…
@KevinWBinder
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
Love the enthusiasm, but after Helpless Child you said "the next track is Yum-Yab Killers"… and you skipped over "Live Through Me", which is my favorite song on the whole album. Come on, man!
@iamdamosuzuki_
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
"Red Velvet Corridor" is secretly one of the most disturbing songs on the album. It's like it's hiding something.
@isaiahromero9861
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
Great review man
@chrisgriffin572
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
Michael and I made this record : thank you for the attention. best cg
@dankmemesdeaddreams2309
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
Props to you for actually pronouncing Gira correctly
@dukeon
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
And wide are your delusions
Deep red is the space behind your eyes
Closed forever is the door to your room
But inside there lives the sound
@richardroberson2564
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
All lined up is actually a version of a song from Micheal Giras Drainland album. I prefer the version on STFTB though.
@lurtz8656
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
Really glad to hear that someone else sheds a tear without fear every time Helpless Child starts to reach climax. That song is still the most emotionally impactful song I've ever heard.
@leonarddillon256
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
Why do I get the feeling that the recent Swans albums tries to out do Soundtracks for the Blind? The Seer, To Be Kind, & The Hollow Man are double Album epics that feel much more organized & has structured, but I can’t help but imagine Michael Gira being envious of the band’s 1996 masterpiece that he continues to motivate himself to have less people to give high regards to Soundtracks for the Blind with his new material.
@ABCDEF-ix1qf
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
Great video man. Ive heard not an immense amount of music but more than the average person, and to me this is the best album ever recorded, with helpless child being the best song ever recorded. This album sounds like it fell from a rift in the sky, completely bizarre and uncanny.
@outis439-A
April 19, 2024 at 11:20 pm
Do you listen to it in one sitting?