Time Is Money (Bastard)

"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.

"Time Is Money (Bastard)"
Single by Swans
ReleasedJanuary 31, 1986
RecordedJune–August 1985 at Intergalactic Studios, New York City, United States
Genre
Length18:40
LabelK.422
Songwriter(s)Michael Gira
Producer(s)Michael Gira, Jorgé Estabon
Swans singles chronology
"Young God"
(1984)		 "Time Is Money (Bastard)"
(1986)		 "A Screw"
(1986)
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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 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 are written by Michael Gira; all music is composed by Swans.

No.TitleLength
1."Time Is Money (Bastard)"5:36
2."Sealed in Skin"6:00
3."Time Is Money (Bastard)" (Mix)7:04
Total length:18:40

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. 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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