Sweep the Desert

Swell Maps

Sweep the Desert

RELEASED: January 01, 2000
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Then Poland 1:06 2. Full Moon in My Pocket 1:29 3. BLAM!! 3:39 4. Full Moon (reprise) 1:03 5. Big Maz in the Desert 4:02 6. Big Empty Field (no. 2) 3:13 7. Don't Throw Ashtrays at Me 1:14 8. Midget Submarines 4:29 9. Bridge Head (pt. 9) 1:33 10. Never to See Any Other Way 0:38 11. Doomette 0:31 12. Collision With a Frogman vs. The Mangrove Delta Plan 8:01 13. Fashion Cult 2:18 14. Big Maz in the Country 3:29 15. Cave Mines 3:18 16. Avalanche 3:20 17. Big Empty Field 3:20 18. Raining Room 1:00 19. The Graveyard Shift 3:36
Historical Archive
Sweep the Desert is an album by the post-punk band Swell Maps, released in 1991. The album showcases the band's experimental sound, blending punk energy with avant-garde influences, characterized by eclectic instrumentation and a lo-fi production aesthetic. It reflects the band's innovative approach to music, pushing boundaries and creating a unique listening experience that resonates with fans of the genre. Over the years, the album has gained a cult following and is often recognized for its contributions to the post-punk movement.