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Omniscience is the fifth live album by the American experimental rock band Swans. It was recorded from shows on their 1992 world tour. It is out of print and has never been reissued. The front cover photograph is by Larry Lame with many Deryk Thomas paintings in the booklet.

Omniscience
Live album by Swans
Released	1992
Recorded	1992
Length	56:50
Label	Young God
Producer	Michael Gira
Swans chronology
Real Love (1992) Omniscience (1992) Kill the Child (1995)

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Trouser Press called it "a nicely-presented live document".[2] Allmusic critic Ned Raggett wrote: "Ending with a fine version of "God Bless America" [sic] and the new, slow-grinding "Omnipotent," Omniscience is yet another excellent addition to Swans' body of work."[1]

Track listing

1. "Mother's Milk" - 4:37
2. "Pow R Sac" - 3:38
3. "Will Serve" - 3:36
4. "Her" - 8:43
5. "Black Eyed Dog" (Nick Drake) - 3:35
6. "Amnesia" - 6:19
7. "Love of Life" - 8:32
8. "Untitled" - 2:29
9. "Other Side of the World" - 3:57
10. "Rutting" - 2:07
11. "God Loves America" - 6:31
12. "Omnipotent" - 2:46

Personnel

• Michael Gira - vocals, guitar
• Jarboe - vocals, keyboards
• Clinton Steele - guitar
• Algis Kizys - bass guitar
• Vincent Signorelli - drums

References

External links

• Swans official website - Omniscience

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