White Light from the Mouth of Infinity is a studio album by the American experimental rock band Swans. It was released in 1991, through the record label Young God. The band supported the album with a North American tour.
In 2015, it was remastered and made available digitally and in a 3CD (and 3LP) set along with Love of Life and an album of bonus tracks.
Critical reception
The Los Angeles Times wrote that Michael Gira's "search for heaven and hell—in both mind and body—continues on its fascinating, sometimes harrowing way."
AllMusic described the album as "stunning" and a "clear starting point for the second half of Swans' unique career."
Track listing
Personnel
Michael Gira – vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards, effects, samples, production Jarboe – vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, choral and orchestral arrangements Christoph Hahn – acoustic and electric guitar Clinton Steele – acoustic and electric guitar Norman Westberg – electric guitar on "Better than You" Jenny Wade – bass guitar Anton Fier – drums, drum programming Nicky Skopelitis – acoustic and electric guitar, baglama, bazouki, banjo Vincent Signorelli – percussion Hahn Rowe – violin Steve Burgh – mandolin, 12-string guitar J. G. Thirlwell – engineering, re-mix assistance, programming and co-production on "Power and Sacrifice" Bryce Goggin – engineering Steve McAllister – engineering, programming (additional) Deryk Thomas – front cover illustration John Sarfell – inner sleeve foldout painting Patricia Mooney – sleeve layout Brian Martin – re-mixing Alex Armitage – re-mix assistance