| Oxygen | ||||
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| Released | November 25, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–2014 | |||
| Length | 20:01 | |||
| Label | Young God/Mute [1] | |||
| Producer | Michael Gira | |||
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Oxygen is an EP by American experimental rock band Swans. It was released digitally on November 25, 2014 through frontman Michael Gira's own label, Young God Records. [2]
The EP features four different versions of the title track "Oxygen", originally from the band's 2014 album, To Be Kind . The versions include an edit by Mute Records founder Daniel Miller, a live version recorded at Primavera Sound festival, an early version recorded at band leader Michael Gira's home studio and an acoustic version recorded at Studio Mute. [3] [4]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| PopMatters | 8/10 [5] |
PopMatters critic Eric Risch wrote: "Despite none of the four versions here reaching the original's length, the Oxygen EP is not fuel efficient enough for the daily commute and provides more torque than required for a Sunday drive." Risch further added: "Revealing the true horsepower behind "Oxygen", this collection should be handled by a professional driver on a closed course." [5]
All tracks are written by Michael Gira
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oxygen" (Edit) | 3:04 |
| 2. | "Oxygen" (Live at Primavera) | 6:49 |
| 3. | "Oxygen" (Early Version) | 4:24 |
| 4. | "Oxygen" (Acoustic) | 5:44 |
| Total length: | 20:01 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oxygen" | 7:57 |
| 2. | "Oxygen" (Edit) | 3:04 |
| 3. | "Oxygen" (Live at Primavera) | 6:49 |
| 4. | "Oxygen" (Early Version) | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Oxygen" (Acoustic) | 5:24 |
| 6. | "She Loves Us" (Live) | 15:16 |
| Total length: | 43:14 | |
Credits adapted from Oxygen liner notes [6]
Swans
Additional personnel
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