Michael Gira & Dan Matz - What We Did

This set by Swans and Angels of Light frontman Michael Gira and Windsor for the Derby frontman Dan Matz is a small wonder of sophisticated songsmithing and an exercise in complete collaboration -- something that (on this level at least) wasn't happening either in the pop or indie rock worlds at the time of this album's release. There is a relaxed, airy feeling in these songs, and a remarkable consistency of purpose and production in that they were recorded over two years at irregular intervals. Read More