I'm with the man from Pitchfork on this one. Too many weak melodies. I do really like Ghuleh, though.
― lazulum, Thursday, 9 May 2013 14:58 (eleven years ago) link
"Ghuleh" is great.
― o. nate, Thursday, 9 May 2013 18:16 (eleven years ago) link
new album !
kids vs satanic doom rock :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0Ao4t_fe0I
cannot wait.
― mark e, Thursday, 11 June 2015 22:24 (nine years ago) link
"Cirice" is so goddamn catchy. I hope the whole album is like that.
― the naive cockney chorus (Simon H.), Sunday, 12 July 2015 00:57 (nine years ago) link
whole album is great. ends with an evil hymn
― Hammer Smashed Bagels, Tuesday, 25 August 2015 05:10 (nine years ago) link
Album is rocking in a strange kind of Darkness / Queensryche manner.
― obstacle illusion (calstars), Wednesday, 26 August 2015 00:20 (nine years ago) link
The world is on fiyah.
― obstacle illusion (calstars), Wednesday, 26 August 2015 00:24 (nine years ago) link
I haven't heard this yet, how does it compare to their previous stuff?
― You’re being too simplistic and you’re insulting my poor heart (Turrican), Wednesday, 26 August 2015 18:12 (nine years ago) link
On first listen (so apply liberal grains of salt), I'm leaning towards "return to form". A bit front-loaded perhaps, but doesn't wear out its welcome.
― o. nate, Thursday, 27 August 2015 02:21 (nine years ago) link
very brief discussion of the new one on Rolling Metal
He Is = one of 2015's best songs
― alpine static, Thursday, 27 August 2015 07:34 (nine years ago) link
almost embarrassed by how much I like this album
― it me, Thursday, 27 August 2015 18:44 (nine years ago) link
when i return to normal life, i.e. next week when mk2 goes back to school and i go back into the office, this is top of the list to help me get through the week.
― mark e, Thursday, 27 August 2015 18:59 (nine years ago) link
suspect that the more excessive/prog/psych they become the more i will love them.
― mark e, Thursday, 27 August 2015 19:01 (nine years ago) link
Old-school Satan worship filtered through contemporary Swedish pop production. The record's producer, Klas Ahlund, has previously worked with Robyn, Britney Spears and Katy Perry.
― it me, Thursday, 27 August 2015 19:02 (nine years ago) link
that moment at the end of "Spirit" where Papa Emeritus hits the high note on "spiiiiii-iiii-riiiiiit" right into the dope riff is ace
― Hammer Smashed Bagels, Saturday, 29 August 2015 05:11 (nine years ago) link
THE WORLD IS ON FI-YAH
― pdf booklet in the cheesecaked factory (Sufjan Grafton), Thursday, 3 September 2015 22:44 (nine years ago) link
― obstacle illusion (calstars), Tuesday, August 25, 2015 5:24 PM (1 week ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
^^ this song just makes me want to start it all over again
― pdf booklet in the cheesecaked factory (Sufjan Grafton), Thursday, 3 September 2015 22:47 (nine years ago) link
HE IS
― alpine static, Friday, 4 September 2015 07:41 (nine years ago) link
"from the pinnacle to the pit" is molten blue oyster cult / uriah heep alloy
― reggie (qualmsley), Friday, 4 September 2015 19:41 (nine years ago) link
My impression of the new one is that it will appeal especially to people who liked the debut but thought the band lost the path on the second.
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Friday, 4 September 2015 19:47 (nine years ago) link
i'm liking the MASTER MUSICIANS OF BUKKAKE vibes i'm hearing
― reggie (qualmsley), Friday, 4 September 2015 20:19 (nine years ago) link
got the vinyl in mail today and loving it
― Cosmic Slop, Friday, 4 September 2015 20:21 (nine years ago) link
bloody hell, one listen in, and I am in awe of this.
so so much fun.
― mark e, Thursday, 10 September 2015 22:23 (nine years ago) link
told you
― Cosmic Slop, Thursday, 10 September 2015 23:05 (nine years ago) link
let's rank the hooks on this thing:
1. all of He Is
2. "You are cast out from the heavens to the ground. Blackened feathers falling down"
3. "Put your hands up and reach for the sky / cry for absolution!"
4. "The world is on fi-yahhh, and you are here to stay and burn with me"
what else?
― alpine static, Friday, 11 September 2015 02:36 (nine years ago) link
"Old oneeeeeeee...masterrrrrrrrrr"
― Hammer Smashed Bagels, Friday, 11 September 2015 04:14 (nine years ago) link
If the title of "mummy dust" wasn't the same, I'd have no idea what papa is saying
― calstars, Friday, 11 September 2015 05:54 (nine years ago) link
originally thought it was latin
― pdf booklet in the cheesecaked factory (Sufjan Grafton), Friday, 11 September 2015 15:11 (nine years ago) link
There is a certain volume at which this gets really good
― calstars, Friday, 11 September 2015 21:37 (nine years ago) link
what, "off"?
― Hammer Smashed Bagels, Friday, 11 September 2015 21:39 (nine years ago) link
(I don't think this at all, I fell on that sword so no other jokester could zing Ghost itt)
― Hammer Smashed Bagels, Friday, 11 September 2015 21:40 (nine years ago) link
agree 100% ...
put the album on earlier at a good volume, and it totally opened up.
― mark e, Friday, 11 September 2015 21:51 (nine years ago) link
I'm mostly listened to it on headphones thus far.
― Hammer Smashed Bagels, Friday, 11 September 2015 21:51 (nine years ago) link
Def Lep chorus on Absolution comes out of fucking nowhere
― calstars, Friday, 11 September 2015 22:20 (nine years ago) link
still can't figure out why the vocals are a dealbreaker for so many. can't imagine Ghost without them
― Hammer Smashed Bagels, Friday, 11 September 2015 22:21 (nine years ago) link
yeah. pfork review was baffling.
― pdf booklet in the cheesecaked factory (Sufjan Grafton), Friday, 11 September 2015 22:27 (nine years ago) link
also for calling deus in absentia a weaker song or something like that
― pdf booklet in the cheesecaked factory (Sufjan Grafton), Friday, 11 September 2015 22:28 (nine years ago) link
just really curious why *this* is the band in 2015 that metalheads are defensive about when the Butcher Babies exist.
― Hammer Smashed Bagels, Friday, 11 September 2015 22:32 (nine years ago) link
I've been picking up Def Lep vibes in a few places on this as well. I guess it's the sweet harmonies, multiple bridge/chorus hooks, and slick production.
― o. nate, Saturday, 12 September 2015 01:54 (nine years ago) link
First 40 seconds of He Is is very Interpol like
― calstars, Saturday, 12 September 2015 02:11 (nine years ago) link
He Is sounds a lot like shack/mick head
― Cosmic Slop, Saturday, 12 September 2015 02:23 (nine years ago) link
xp the vocals, yeah. the instruments are not very interpol at all, though.
― pdf booklet in the cheesecaked factory (Sufjan Grafton), Saturday, 12 September 2015 03:32 (nine years ago) link
i'm helping my folks move into their new place tomorrow and I feel like I could play this for her and she might like something like "He Is" without realizing she's humming along to delightful chewy little paeans to Satan.
― Hammer Smashed Bagels, Saturday, 12 September 2015 03:47 (nine years ago) link
"and you're doing fine, worshipping your Lord"
― calstars, Saturday, 12 September 2015 21:59 (nine years ago) link
I love the choral breakdown at the end.
― Hammer Smashed Bagels, Saturday, 12 September 2015 22:06 (nine years ago) link
So the humor here is pretty evident. If that's the case, that they're taking the piss, then the conclusion from a religious belief standpoint is that they are laughing at the ridiculousness of either the existence of Satan or his personality.
― calstars, Saturday, 12 September 2015 23:12 (nine years ago) link
Mummy Dust is skippable, the rest of this essential (interludes aside)
― alpine static, Sunday, 13 September 2015 00:09 (nine years ago) link
Got my tix to see em next month
― Hammer Smashed Bagels, Sunday, 13 September 2015 00:18 (nine years ago) link
anyone seen Purson? i've never heard a note.
i'm three hours from the closest show and srsly considering making the drive, if Purson's great live it'd make my decision a lot easier
― alpine static, Sunday, 13 September 2015 00:21 (nine years ago) link
he is insurrection, he is spite
― calstars, Sunday, 13 September 2015 19:11 (nine years ago) link
hmm trying once more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE3kJeBr9QI
― Trout Fishing in America (Neanderthal), Sunday, 9 April 2023 16:51 (one year ago) link
fuck it, just click the through link. lol
― Trout Fishing in America (Neanderthal), Sunday, 9 April 2023 16:52 (one year ago) link
lol i'm guessing it's age-restricted because the preacher gets pissed on by hockey players at the end
― Trout Fishing in America (Neanderthal), Sunday, 9 April 2023 16:57 (one year ago) link
ok after a rewatch please substitute "piss" with "cum"
― Trout Fishing in America (Neanderthal), Sunday, 9 April 2023 17:05 (one year ago) link
clearly catering for their newfound radio 2 audience.
― mark e, Sunday, 9 April 2023 17:15 (one year ago) link
we know the titles but the original artists?
See No Evil - could be one of severalJesus He Knows Me - GenesisHanging Around - The Stranglers maybe?Phantom Of The Opera - Iron Maiden probably?We Don't Need Another Hero - Tina Turner
― StanM, Sunday, 9 April 2023 17:25 (one year ago) link
Despite loving Ghost I'm usually underwhelmed by their covers but that one was pretty good. Really liked Bible too, from years ago.
Also
[Lt. Huff smells a mask]
Lt. Huff: It's urine.
Lt. Steve Milford: Oh thank God. Phil thought it might be semen.
Lt. Huff: Phil needs to talk to a therapist.
― Devilock, Sunday, 9 April 2023 18:34 (one year ago) link
I 100% would be down with Ghost doing Andrew Lloyd Weber but yeah probably Maiden
― Devilock, Sunday, 9 April 2023 18:41 (one year ago) link
the cover art for the EP is giving me big Maiden/Eddie vibes
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0521/6023/3669/products/TOPSECRETPhantomimecover_1024x.jpg?v=1680806869
― Maxmillion D. Boosted (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 11 April 2023 17:01 (one year ago) link
A faithful cover of one of my favourite songs ever, and good gravy it rules.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn-VdZ4LEKg
― A. Begrand, Wednesday, 17 May 2023 03:41 (one year ago) link
the whole EP is on YT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pExnH7HVHtw
― StanM, Sunday, 21 May 2023 15:43 (one year ago) link
okay, linking to playlists doesn't work - anyway, that's the first one & you'll find the rest there too
I haven't heard the whole EP yet, but it is the Television "See No Evil", The Stranglers' "Hanging Around" and definitely Maiden.
― Maxmillion D. Boosted (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Monday, 22 May 2023 15:52 (one year ago) link
i fucking love the Tina Turner cover
― the manwich horror (Neanderthal), Monday, 22 May 2023 16:01 (one year ago) link
the timing
― poster of sparks (rogermexico.), Thursday, 25 May 2023 14:02 (one year ago) link
Yeah, the Tina cover is crazy good, which really threw me. I had the lowest expectations for that one, but man do they crank up the bombast in a fun way.
― A. Begrand, Thursday, 25 May 2023 14:11 (one year ago) link
OH man this is so great. Don't overlook the Genesis cover either
― ...eh you get the gist of it (dog latin), Friday, 20 October 2023 13:12 (eleven months ago) link
Was very surprised/ intrigued that the new 2xCD Ghost live album was one of the few items in the Target music section today. Alongside Taylor Swift, BTS, Weezer etc.
― mizzell, Friday, 23 August 2024 22:13 (four weeks ago) link