Time Is Money (Bastard)

"Time Is Money (Bastard)"
Single by Swans
Released January 31, 1986
Format 12-inch single
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
Swans singles chronology
"'Young God'"
(1984)		 "Time Is Money (Bastard)"
(1986)		 "'Greed'"
(1986)

Young God
(1984)		 Time Is Money (Bastard)
(1986)		 Greed
(1986)
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"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.

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 further as the first in their catalogue to use piano.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

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]

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

  • Michael Gira – vocals, production
  • N. Westerg (Norman Westberg) – guitar
  • Ronaldo Gonzalez – drums
  • H. Crosby (Harry Crosby) – bass guitar
  • Jarboe – scream
  • Jorgé Estabon – engineering, production assistance
  • P. White – sleeve artwork
  • M.G. – album cover design

Charts

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 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. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
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