The Beggar was written and produced by Michael Gira and features contributions from recent and former Swans, members of Angels of Light, as well as Guest Swan Ben Frost.
"After numerous pandemic-induced cancellations of tours for the previous Swans album leaving meaning, and an apparent bottomless pit of waiting, waiting, waiting, and the strange disorientation that came with this sudden but interminable forced isolation I decided it was time to write songs for a new Swans album and forget about everything else. They came relatively easily, always informed by the suspicion that these could be my last. When I finally was able to travel, songs in hand, to Berlin to work with my friends recording this record, the feeling was akin to the moment in The Wizard of Oz when the film changes from Black and White to Color. Now I'm feeling quite optimistic. My favourite color is pink. I hope you enjoy the album." - Michael Gira
Released Late June 2023 by Young God Records.
Tracks Listing:
01. Paradise Is Mine
02. The Beggar
03. Los Angeles: City of Death
04. The Parasite
05. The Memorious
06. Michael Is Done!
07. Why Can't I Have What I Want Any Time That I Want
08. Unforming
09. Ebbing
10. No More of This
English