Živi v Ljubljani

Živi v Ljubljani (Live in Ljubljana) is a rare live album by Swans, released in 1987 by the Slovenian label FV Založba. It captures the band during the 'Children of God' era, though the sonic palette here leans much closer to the brutalist noise rock of their earlier 'Holy Money' and 'Greed' periods. The tracklist, though officially untitled on some pressings, consists of extended, punishing versions of 'Another You', 'A Screw', 'Coward', and 'A Hanging'. The recording is notable for its raw, almost bootleg-like quality, which emphasizes the sheer volume and physical impact of the band's live show at the time. It stands as a testament to the band's reputation for being the loudest and most confrontational live act of the 1980s. Critically, it is viewed as a 'fans-only' document due to its fidelity, yet it remains a crucial piece of the puzzle for understanding the band's evolution from no-wave brutality to the more atmospheric, gothic textures they would later explore.