Time Is Money (Bastard)

"Time Is Money (Bastard)"
Single by Swans
Released	1986
Format	12-inch single
Recorded	June–August 1985 at Intergalactic Studios, New York City, United States
Genre	Noise rock, industrial rock
Length	18:40
Label	K.422
Writer(s)	Swans
Producer(s)	Michael Gira, Jorgé Estabon
Swans singles chronology
"Young God (EP)" (1986) "Time Is Money (Bastard)" (1986) "New Mind" (1986)

"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 written by Michael Gira, all music composed by Swans.

Side A
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Time Is Money (Bastard)"	5:36
2.	"Sealed in Skin"	6:00

Side B
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Time Is Money (Bastard) (Mix)"	7:04

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

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

Personnel

• Michael Gira – vocals, production
• N. Westerg (Norman Westberg) – guitar
• Ronaldo Gonzalez – drums
• H. Crosby (Harry Crosby) – bass guitar
• Jarboe – scream

Technical

• 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. Retrieved September 5, 2014.

External links

• "Time Is Money (Bastard)" at Discogs (list of releases)