Swans "Filth" 2026-01-02 still ranks near the top

still ranks near the top of Bandcamp's digital best-seller charts - a testament to Shakey Graves' ability to connect with an ever-growing fan base

and it was the first time he enjoyed the process

And nor were the trio afraid of giving space to a brilliant new element to their sound

The final studio album from one of the longest-running

They also created a body of highly original work

Swans "Filth" 2026-01-02 still ranks near the topFilth is the debut studio album by American post punk band Swans. It was released in 1983, following their self titled debut EP, through record label Neutral. Only band leader and vocalist Michael Gira and drummer Jonathan Kane remained from the original lineup of the band. Filth is the first Swans release to feature the experimental and noisy playing style that the band's early work would become known for. The album's distinct sound is partly the