The Burning World (album)
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| Released | May 15, 1989 | |||
| Studio | Platinum Island (New York, New York) B.C. (Brooklyn, New York) | |||
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| Length | 44:13 | |||
| Label | Uni | |||
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The Burning World is the sixth studio album by American experimental rock band Swans. It was released on May 15, 1989, through record label Uni Records, the band's only major-label release. Co-produced by Bill Laswell and band leader Michael Gira, the album features a major stylistic shift from their past releases, being very tuneful and accessible compared to the bleak, industrialized sound from their records. It received a mixed reception and was a commercial disappointment; the band was dropped from the record label following its poor performance.