Children Of God is the fifth studio album by American post-punk band Swans. The album marks a change in direction from Swans' early work. More tracks utilize acoustic guitars and more melodic vocals. The lyrics also focus more prominently on religious themes. Personnel Michael Gira – vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar, album cover concept and design, production Jarboe – vocals, backing vocals, piano, keyboards N. Westberg – electric guitar, acoustic guitar Algis Kizys – bass Theodore Parsons – drums, percussion Additional personnel Simon Fraser – flute on "In My Garden" Audrey Riley – cello on "Like a Drug (Sha La La Read more on Last.fm.