Official album cover artwork for The Use of Ashes by Pearls Before Swine

Pearls Before Swine

The Use of Ashes

RELEASED: January 01, 1970
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. The Jeweler 2:48 2. From the Movie of the Same Name 2:21 3. Rocket Man 3:06 4. God Save the Child 3:08 5. Song About a Rose 2:21 6. Tell Me Why 3:43 7. Margery 3:03 8. The Old Man 3:16 9. Riegal 3:13 10. When the War Began 5:07
The Use of Ashes is the third studio album by the American psychedelic folk band Pearls Before Swine, released in 1970. The album showcases a blend of haunting melodies, surreal lyrics, and intricate arrangements, typical of the band's unique style. It explores themes of existentialism and introspection, with a sound characterized by acoustic instrumentation and a melancholic atmosphere. The album has gained a cult following over the years and is praised for its poetic depth and musical creativity.