"Time Is Money (Bastard)"
Single by Swans
Released	January 31, 1986
Recorded	June–August 1985 at Intergalactic Studios, New York City, United States
Genre	Industrial
Length	18:40
Label	K.422
Songwriter(s)	Michael Gira
Producer(s)	Michael Gira, Jorgé Estabon
Swans singles chronology
"Young God" (1984) "Time Is Money (Bastard)" (1986) "A Screw" (1986)
Audio sample
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"Time Is Money (Bastard)" is a song by American experimental rock band Swans. It was released as a 12-inch single in 1986, through record label K.422. The single is notable for the first official appearance of vocalist Jarboe.^[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

Trouser Press described "Time Is Money (Bastard)" as a "great single",^[2] and Ned Raggett of AllMusic called the song "an underground industrial/dance hit" and noted its aggressively explicit lyrics.^[1]

Track listing

Personnel

• Michael Gira – vocals, production
• N. Westerg (Norman Westberg) – guitar
• Ronaldo Gonzalez – drums
• H. Crosby (Harry Crosby) – bass guitar
• Jarboe – scream
• Jorgé Estabon – engineering, production assistance
• P. White – sleeve artwork
• M.G. – album cover design

Charts