Swing, Swang, Swung is the fourth studio album of Christian rock band Guardian. It was released in 1994 by Pakaderm Records.
The album takes the band into experimental grounds in folk and acoustic music. However, it was harshly criticized by fans for leaving behind their rock and metal roots.
Track listing All songs written by Tony Palacios except where noted. "The Way Home Back" – 4:32 "Endless Summer" (Bach) – 4:30 "C'mon Everyone" – 4:58 "Like the Sun" (Bach) – 5:18 "Rich Man Over the Line" – 4:04 "Your Love" (Rowe) – 4:46 "Don't Say That It's Over" (Bach) – 4:47 "See You in Heaven" – 4:38 "Let the Whole World" – 5:02 "Preacher and the Bear" (Traditional, arranged by Guardian) – 3:14 "Still on My Mind" – 3:48 "Why Don't We" (Ney) – 1:29
Personnel adapted from liner notes:
Guardian Jamie Rowe – lead vocals Tony Palacios – guitars, vocals David Bach – bass, vocals, rhythm guitar (7) Karl Ney – drums
Additional musicians John Elefante – Mellotron, assorted digital claviers, drums Michael W. Smith – acoustic piano J.R. McNeely – Nashville guitar, bass Jon Knox – drums (1, 3–6) Matt Davich – clarinet Bill Huber – trombone David Balph – trumpet The Nashville String Machine – strings Tom Howard – sting arrangements and director
Production John Elefante – producer Dino Elefante – producer Mark Maxwell – A&R J.R. McNeely – engineer, mixing Ken Love – mastering Diana Barnes – art direction, design David Bach – design Michael Wilson – photography Marc Whitmore – management
Studios The Snack Bar (Brentwood, Tennessee) – recording location Sound Kitchen (Franklin, Tennessee) – mixing location MasterMix (Nashville, Tennessee) – mastering location
References
External links Album review in Christian Music Online