Jarboe - Skin Blood Women Roses (2022) [Hi-Res]

The Belgian label Consouling Sounds has reissued the 1987 album Blood Women Roses, originally released under the moniker Skin. This recording served as a definitive moment for Jarboe, allowing her to transcend the industrial constraints of Swans and establish herself as a versatile vocalist and songwriter. Produced by Michael Gira, the project prioritized Jarboe’s vocal delivery, resulting in a collection of somber, emotionally charged compositions that blend jazz standards with dark ambient and avant-garde balladry. The release signaled a pivotal shift in the sonic trajectory of Swans toward the melodic complexity later fully realized in Children Of God. The current reissue, now credited directly to Jarboe, formalizes her creative ownership and highlights the album’s enduring significance in her artistic legacy.

Tracklist:
1-1 Jarboe - One Thousand Years [5:09]
1-2 Jarboe - Cry Me a River [4:48]
1-3 Jarboe - We'll Fall Apart [4:43]
1-4 Jarboe - Still A Child [5:23]
1-5 Jarboe - Come Out [6:31]
1-6 Jarboe - The Man I Love [5:52]
1-7 Jarboe - Red Rose [4:29]
1-8 Jarboe - Blood On Your Hands [3:54]
1-9 Jarboe - My Own Hands [4:55]
1-10 Jarboe - Come Out [3:09]
1-11 Jarboe - The Man I Love [3:51]
1-12 Jarboe - Come Out [5:42]