Deliquescence is a 2017 limited-edition, and the overall ninth, live album by American experimental rock band Swans. The album, originally limited to 3,000 CD-only copies, contains three tracks that have previously only been played live. The packaging for the CD release includes the details of location of each show, band photos, and alternative artwork.
At 155 minutes long, Deliquescence is the third longest release by the band to date, being beat out by Live Rope (2024) and Newly Sentient Being (2026). The album was made available on streaming services on June 12th, 2026.
Track listing
Personnel Swans Michael Gira – guitar, vocals Norman Westberg – guitar Kristof Hahn – lap steel guitar, loops Paul Wallfisch – piano, organ, Mellotron sounds Christopher Pravdica – bass guitar Phil Puleo – drums, hammer dulcimer
Production Eric Moffat – recording engineer, San Francisco show (tracks 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1) Keith Yancsurak – recording engineer, San Francisco show (tracks 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1) Douglas Henderson – recording engineer, Berlin show (tracks 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3), mastering Maximillian Goessgen – recording engineer, Berlin show (tracks 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3) Thomas Stern – mixing Michael Gira – art design, fire icon drawing Phil Puleo – layout Enrico Boettcher – booklet photography
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