Time Is Money (Bastard)
EP by Swans From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
EP by Swans From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Time Is Money (Bastard)" is a song by American experimental rock band Swans. It was released as a 12-inch single in 1986, through record label K.422. The single is notable for the first official appearance of vocalist Jarboe.[1]
| "Time Is Money (Bastard)" | ||||
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| Single by Swans | ||||
| Released | January 31, 1986 | |||
| Recorded | June–August 1985 at Intergalactic Studios, New York City, United States | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 18:40 | |||
| Label | K.422 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Michael Gira | |||
| Producer(s) | Michael Gira, Jorgé Estabon | |||
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"Time Is Money (Bastard)" | ||||
Trouser Press described "Time Is Money (Bastard)" as a "great single",[2] and Ned Raggett of AllMusic called the song "an underground industrial/dance hit" and noted its aggressively explicit lyrics.[1] John Leland at Spin said, "Swans make brutal, headbanging noise with no concessions to listenability and wail monochromatic homilies for a living descent into hell. They have no fun. Their music can be cathartic—like a sledgehammer to your solar plexus—or it can sound like someone's been hitting the French lit a little too hard."[3]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Time Is Money (Bastard)" | 5:36 |
| 2. | "Sealed in Skin" | 6:00 |
| 3. | "Time Is Money (Bastard)" (Mix) | 7:04 |
| Total length: | 18:40 | |
All lyrics are written by Michael Gira; all music is composed by Swans
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Indie Chart[4] | 8 |
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