Swanlights by Antony & The Johnsons - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Antony Hegarty’s voice is one of hand-wringing anxiety and tension. He sings a version of dark opera where the restless spirits take over the cathedral. 2010’s Swanlights, Antony & The Johnsons’ fourth album, runs toward the light, as unlikely as that might seem. The tension is still here. “Ghost” is a nervous piano tune where the notes scurry over the backing strings while Hegarty’s voice heads to the heavens. “I’m In Love” breaks the spell of his miseries with a surprisingly chipper vocal take and an upbeat buzz to the avant-cabaret music that can’t help but sound like a carnival about to shut down. This Brecht-Weill effect lines the arrangements throughout. “Violetta” is a half-minute instrumental break signaling the second act. “Swanlights” begins with backwards-tapes and mild distortions as the sound slowly coalesces around the odd incantations that verge on latter-day Scott Walker. “Thank You for Your Love” is a virtual pop song by comparison. However, an unusual duet with Björk on “Flétta” rebalances things towards the kind of twisted and tortured emotional battles that one usually expects from this vocal wonder.

1. Everything Is New

by Antony & The Johnsons

Primary Artist: Antony & The Johnsons
Antony And The Johnsons; Main Performer

2. The Great White Ocean

by Antony & The Johnsons

Primary Artist: Antony & The Johnsons
Antony And The Johnsons; Main Performer

3. Ghost

by Antony & The Johnsons

Primary Artist: Antony & The Johnsons
Antony And The Johnsons; Main Performer

4. I'm In Love

by Antony & The Johnsons

Primary Artist: Antony & The Johnsons
Antony And The Johnsons; Main Performer

5. Violetta

by Antony & The Johnsons

Primary Artist: Antony & The Johnsons
Antony And The Johnsons; Main Performer

6. Swanlights

by Antony & The Johnsons

Primary Artist: Antony & The Johnsons
Antony And The Johnsons; Main Performer

7. The Spirit Was Gone

by Antony & The Johnsons

Primary Artist: Antony & The Johnsons
Antony And The Johnsons; Main Performer

8. Thank You For Your Love

by Antony & The Johnsons

Primary Artist: Antony & The Johnsons
Antony And The Johnsons; Main Performer

9. Flétta

by Antony & The Johnsons

Primary Artist: Antony & The Johnsons
Antony And The Johnsons; Main Performer

10. Salt Silver Oxygen

by Antony & The Johnsons

Primary Artist: Antony & The Johnsons
Antony And The Johnsons; Main Performer

11. Christina's Farm

by Antony & The Johnsons

Primary Artist: Antony & The Johnsons
Antony And The Johnsons; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 43 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

10/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Indie Rock, Rock pop, Vocal, Adult Alternative, Baroque Pop

Label

Secretly Canadian

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 11, 2010

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

656605021560