Time Is Money (Bastard)

"Time Is Money (Bastard)"
Single by Swans
Released 1986
Format 12-inch single
Recorded June–August 1985 at Intergalactic Studios, New York City, United States
Genre Noise rock, industrial rock
Length 18:40
Label K.422
Writer(s) Swans
Producer(s) Michael Gira, Jorgé Estabon
Swans singles chronology
"Young God (EP)"
(1986)
"Time Is Money (Bastard)" "New Mind"
(1986)

"Time Is Money (Bastard)" is a single by American post-punk band Swans. It was released in 1986, through record label K.422.

Background

Notable for the first official appearance of Jarboe,[1] this single also marks a turning point in the band's sound, moving away from the slow, churning noise rock of their early work to a more minimal, industrial sound. Both mixes of the title song utilise sampled beats (in this case a nail gun) in addition to live drums; the result is almost dancey. The down-tempo B-side "Sealed in Skin", however, pushes the band's sound even farther as the first in their catalogue to use piano.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Trouser Press described it as a "great single".[2]

Track listing

All lyrics written by Michael Gira; all music composed by Swans.

Side A
No.TitleLength
1."Time Is Money (Bastard)"  5:36
2."Sealed in Skin"  6:00
Side B
No.TitleLength
1."Time Is Money (Bastard) (Mix)"  7:04

Personnel

Charts

Chart (1986) Peak
position
UK Indie Chart[3] 8

References

  1. 1 2 Raggett, Ned. "Time Is Money (Bastard) – Swans: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
  2. Leland, John; Sheridan, David; Kenny, Glenn; Frampton, Scott. "trouserpress.com :: Swans". trouserpress.com. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
  3. Lazell, Barry (1997). Indie Hits 1980-1989. Cherry Red Books. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
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