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| Writer = Swans
| Writer = Swans
| Producer = [[Michael Gira]], Jorgé Estabon
| Producer = [[Michael Gira]], Jorgé Estabon
| Last single = "[[A Screw]]"<br/>(1986)
| Last single = "[[Young God]]"<br/>(1986)
| This single = "'''Time Is Money (Bastard)'''"<br/>(1986)
| This single = "'''Time Is Money (Bastard)'''"<br/>(1986)
| Next single = "[[New Mind]]"<br/>(1986)
| Next single = "[[New Mind]]"<br/>(1986)

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"Time Is Money"
Song

"Time Is Money (Bastard)" is a single by American post-punk band Swans. It was released 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 farther as the first in their catalogue to use piano.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Michael Gira; all music is 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

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Trouser Press described it as a "great single".[2]

Personnel

Technical
  • Jorgé Estabon – engineering, production assistance
  • P. White – sleeve artwork
  • M.G. – album cover design

References

  1. ^ a b 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.