Submitted by edgarsrakovskis t3_zfzo2c in Music
Skeleton-painted man playing pop music. I mean, everyone has a taste, one thing is not someone else's cup of tea... - that's all fine. But what is it about Ghost that makes this noise? Just curious.
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Chevelle1968lucy t1_izedsmu wrote
They have a unique sound but the latest release ( Impera ) kicked it all to the curb ; it just sucks...
ReginaldSpaceship t1_izee9br wrote
Road House was way better.
edgarsrakovskis OP t1_izegu5e wrote
Arrangements are so Swedish, so ABBA-ish, if I'm allowed to say. That country has its own musical stamp you can not mistake it for anything else. Apparently, it has something to do with this phenomenon. The guy has toured with some huge acts, and received multiple awards... crazy. :) I'm not sure that he just kept creating music and all of a sudden it popped up; smells like a massive marketing work beneath it. But have to investigate tho in order to discuss it properly
Ok-Pressure-3879 t1_izerp0t wrote
They have a different aesthetic from the typical band. Their music is very very poppy and catchy. Their lyrics are kind of off the wall but a lot of them have an overt type meaning and then a secondary meaning thats more relatable. They seem to be very respected in the music industry as they have toured with everyone.
If this was the 70s or 80s they would be one of those workman like professional musician bands where they crank out hits but never hit number 1.
hesitant2 t1_izgyz8x wrote
They're fun. That's all, they're just fun. Some folks might think they sound awful, others might think they sound f*cking magnificent. And that's the same with ANY band, so there's nothing to explain. If it's not your thing then play something else. Why should others need to justify their preferences to you? Let them have their fun. Go eat a f*ckin' cookie...
thisizusername t1_izh8ye5 wrote
‘Set in medieval times, when the bubonic plague spread death across Europe, Ghost’s fourth album is a sociopolitical allegory for our own time.’
What aren’t you getting!?! It’s obvious!
gosling_plexiglass t1_izj17ck wrote
I enjoyed Meliora but not much else from their catalog. But they’ve got an interesting vibe and great theatrics to go along with it, they certainly can play and have created a strong cohesive theme to their output.
edgarsrakovskis OP t1_izk7352 wrote
Very true about the image and vibe. The music is just so not on that level as they have managed to rise on, but that is just my subjective opinion. Apparently there are enough people who dig it and that’s wonderful!
Torchisko t1_izec0fw wrote
I don’t get it either, they just stole metal music imagery, and sing about satan. So I guess its still cool in the scope of anti-christianity, but much more accessible that f.e. Black metal. Nevertheless shitty group with zero musical innovation and prowess. In my opinion.