The esteemed Michael Gira kicks off his wheeling musical career with this self-titled Circus Mort EP, their sole release. Merely 4 songs in length, it is a far cry from what his numerous future projects would venture forth and endure, in length, variety, and content. Scattered here is the defining factor of Swans's eponymous EP & ensuing debut full-length: Rhythm. A galloping display of one, "Yellow Light" is more fitting of a dark cabaret label than "post-punk". Though also signalling what is to come in gloomy depictions of terrible circumstances, Gira's far more juvenile voice separates this release from the mulch of 'Filth', and the sludge of 'Cop'. Rather, it gives the atmosphere some gusto, a constantly kinetic and energetic sound. Very prominent is the bass, as with most post punk, though it may come as a surprise for one to find the eminent and frankly comfortable usage of synths, something that Swans would not see being present within their output for the rest of the decade. A fair warning, this is certainly not an album to be misrepresented as a "Swans completionist" record. It must be regarded in its own right, and it certainly earns its respect in its due diligence to stand apart yet not alienate. The hooks and choruses here feel very buoyant; too buoyant for whom we have come to known as Michael Gira. Regardless, its 14 minutes is of phenomenal value, and proper entertainment is promised. [SOURCE: RATE YOUR MUSIC]
Label: Labor – LAB-11
Format:
Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, EP
Country: US
Released: 1981
Style: Post-Punk, No Wave, Art-Punk
Tracklist:
A1 Swallow You 3:15
A2 Children Remember 3:32
B1 Yellow Light 3:44
B2 Watch The Puppet 3:21
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